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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,235.70, 37,810.35 and 16,466.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,235.70, 37,810.35 and 16,466.10 is: 24,670.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,235.70 : 37,810.35 = 16,466.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,235.70/37,810.35 = 16,466.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,235.70x = 37,810.35 × 16,466.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,235.70x = 622,589,004.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,589,004.14/25,235.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,670.96

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