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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,197.60, 37,805.28 and 15,844.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,197.60, 37,805.28 and 15,844.32 is: 23,772.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,197.60 : 37,805.28 = 15,844.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,197.60/37,805.28 = 15,844.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,197.60x = 37,805.28 × 15,844.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,197.60x = 598,998,954.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,998,954.01/25,197.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,772.06

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