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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,277.60, 37,861.68 and 16,485.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,277.60, 37,861.68 and 16,485.84 is: 24,693.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,277.60 : 37,861.68 = 16,485.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,277.60/37,861.68 = 16,485.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,277.60x = 37,861.68 × 16,485.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,277.60x = 624,181,598.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,181,598.61/25,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,693.07

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