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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,307.83, 37,961.88 and 16,597.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,307.83, 37,961.88 and 16,597.90 is: 24,896.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,307.83 : 37,961.88 = 16,597.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,307.83/37,961.88 = 16,597.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,307.83x = 37,961.88 × 16,597.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,307.83x = 630,087,488.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,087,488.05/25,307.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,896.94

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