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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,294.82, 37,922.58 and 16,391.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,294.82, 37,922.58 and 16,391.34 is: 24,574.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,294.82 : 37,922.58 = 16,391.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,294.82/37,922.58 = 16,391.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,294.82x = 37,922.58 × 16,391.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,294.82x = 621,601,902.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,601,902.46/25,294.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,574.28

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