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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,408.73, 37,958.55 and 16,451.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,408.73, 37,958.55 and 16,451.09 is: 24,576.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,408.73 : 37,958.55 = 16,451.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,408.73/37,958.55 = 16,451.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,408.73x = 37,958.55 × 16,451.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,408.73x = 624,459,332.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,459,332.53/25,408.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,576.57

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