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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,309.08, 37,963.76 and 16,599.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,309.08, 37,963.76 and 16,599.15 is: 24,898.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,309.08 : 37,963.76 = 16,599.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,309.08/37,963.76 = 16,599.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,309.08x = 37,963.76 × 16,599.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,309.08x = 630,166,063.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,166,063.81/25,309.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,898.81

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