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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,313.84, 37,970.90 and 16,603.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,313.84, 37,970.90 and 16,603.92 is: 24,905.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,313.84 : 37,970.90 = 16,603.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,313.84/37,970.90 = 16,603.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,313.84x = 37,970.90 × 16,603.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,313.84x = 630,465,785.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,465,785.93/25,313.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,905.97

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