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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,294.32, 37,921.83 and 16,390.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,294.32, 37,921.83 and 16,390.84 is: 24,573.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,294.32 : 37,921.83 = 16,390.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,294.32/37,921.83 = 16,390.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,294.32x = 37,921.83 × 16,390.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,294.32x = 621,570,648.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,570,648.04/25,294.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,573.53

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