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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,244.64, 37,929.60 and 16,365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,244.64, 37,929.60 and 16,365.60 is: 24,589.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,244.64 : 37,929.60 = 16,365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,244.64/37,929.60 = 16,365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,244.64x = 37,929.60 × 16,365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,244.64x = 620,740,661.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,740,661.76/25,244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,589.01

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