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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,309.64, 37,896.42 and 16,522.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,309.64, 37,896.42 and 16,522.76 is: 24,739.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,309.64 : 37,896.42 = 16,522.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,309.64/37,896.42 = 16,522.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,309.64x = 37,896.42 × 16,522.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,309.64x = 626,153,452.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,153,452.52/25,309.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,739.72

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