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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,225.40, 37,740.90 and 16,477.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,225.40, 37,740.90 and 16,477.40 is: 24,652.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,225.40 : 37,740.90 = 16,477.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,225.40/37,740.90 = 16,477.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,225.40x = 37,740.90 × 16,477.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,225.40x = 621,871,905.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,871,905.66/25,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,652.61

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