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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,444.22, 38,076.08 and 16,554.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,444.22, 38,076.08 and 16,554.06 is: 24,772.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,444.22 : 38,076.08 = 16,554.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,444.22/38,076.08 = 16,554.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,444.22x = 38,076.08 × 16,554.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,444.22x = 630,313,630.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,313,630.11/25,444.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,772.37

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