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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,108.44, 37,623.76 and 15,855

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,108.44, 37,623.76 and 15,855 is: 23,757.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,108.44 : 37,623.76 = 15,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,108.44/37,623.76 = 15,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,108.44x = 37,623.76 × 15,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,108.44x = 596,524,714.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,524,714.80/25,108.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,757.94

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