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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,274.80, 37,912.20 and 16,417.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,274.80, 37,912.20 and 16,417.45 is: 24,626.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,274.80 : 37,912.20 = 16,417.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,274.80/37,912.20 = 16,417.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,274.80x = 37,912.20 × 16,417.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,274.80x = 622,421,647.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,421,647.89/25,274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,626.18

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