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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,311.33, 37,967.13 and 16,601.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,311.33, 37,967.13 and 16,601.40 is: 24,902.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,311.33 : 37,967.13 = 16,601.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,311.33/37,967.13 = 16,601.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,311.33x = 37,967.13 × 16,601.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,311.33x = 630,307,511.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,307,511.98/25,311.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,902.19

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