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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,267.92, 37,824.12 and 16,483.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,267.92, 37,824.12 and 16,483.92 is: 24,675.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,267.92 : 37,824.12 = 16,483.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,267.92/37,824.12 = 16,483.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,267.92x = 37,824.12 × 16,483.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,267.92x = 623,489,768.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,489,768.15/25,267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,675.15

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