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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,287.21, 37,931.01 and 16,577.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,287.21, 37,931.01 and 16,577.28 is: 24,866.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,287.21 : 37,931.01 = 16,577.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,287.21/37,931.01 = 16,577.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,287.21x = 37,931.01 × 16,577.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,287.21x = 628,792,973.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,792,973.45/25,287.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,866.05

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