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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,238.08, 37,801.08 and 16,324.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,238.08, 37,801.08 and 16,324.69 is: 24,450.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,238.08 : 37,801.08 = 16,324.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,238.08/37,801.08 = 16,324.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,238.08x = 37,801.08 × 16,324.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,238.08x = 617,090,889.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,090,889.04/25,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,450.78

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