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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,322.05, 37,928.40 and 16,464.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,322.05, 37,928.40 and 16,464.70 is: 24,661.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,322.05 : 37,928.40 = 16,464.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,322.05/37,928.40 = 16,464.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,322.05x = 37,928.40 × 16,464.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,322.05x = 624,479,727.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,479,727.48/25,322.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,661.50

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