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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,274.92, 37,834.62 and 16,490.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,274.92, 37,834.62 and 16,490.92 is: 24,685.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,274.92 : 37,834.62 = 16,490.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,274.92/37,834.62 = 16,490.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,274.92x = 37,834.62 × 16,490.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,274.92x = 623,927,691.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,927,691.65/25,274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,685.64

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