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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,308.08, 37,962.26 and 16,598.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,308.08, 37,962.26 and 16,598.15 is: 24,897.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,308.08 : 37,962.26 = 16,598.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,308.08/37,962.26 = 16,598.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,308.08x = 37,962.26 × 16,598.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,308.08x = 630,103,202.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,103,202.83/25,308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,897.31

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