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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,396.97, 37,941.01 and 16,439.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,396.97, 37,941.01 and 16,439.33 is: 24,559.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,396.97 : 37,941.01 = 16,439.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,396.97/37,941.01 = 16,439.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,396.97x = 37,941.01 × 16,439.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,396.97x = 623,724,783.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,724,783.92/25,396.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,559.02

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