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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,281.60, 37,867.68 and 16,489.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,281.60, 37,867.68 and 16,489.84 is: 24,699.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,281.60 : 37,867.68 = 16,489.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,281.60/37,867.68 = 16,489.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,281.60x = 37,867.68 × 16,489.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,281.60x = 624,431,984.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,431,984.37/25,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,699.07

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