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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,246.70, 37,870.05 and 16,433.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,246.70, 37,870.05 and 16,433.90 is: 24,650.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,246.70 : 37,870.05 = 16,433.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,246.70/37,870.05 = 16,433.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,246.70x = 37,870.05 × 16,433.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,246.70x = 622,352,614.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,352,614.70/25,246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,650.85

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