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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,317.12, 37,975.68 and 16,055.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,317.12, 37,975.68 and 16,055.04 is: 24,082.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,317.12 : 37,975.68 = 16,055.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,317.12/37,975.68 = 16,055.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,317.12x = 37,975.68 × 16,055.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,317.12x = 609,701,061.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,701,061.43/25,317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,082.56

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