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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,166.44, 37,710.30 and 15,913

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,166.44, 37,710.30 and 15,913 is: 23,844.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,166.44 : 37,710.30 = 15,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,166.44/37,710.30 = 15,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,166.44x = 37,710.30 × 15,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,166.44x = 600,084,003.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,084,003.90/25,166.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,844.61

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