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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,235.70, 37,853.55 and 16,422.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,235.70, 37,853.55 and 16,422.90 is: 24,634.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,235.70 : 37,853.55 = 16,422.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,235.70/37,853.55 = 16,422.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,235.70x = 37,853.55 × 16,422.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,235.70x = 621,665,066.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,665,066.30/25,235.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,634.35

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