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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,242.92, 37,906.36 and 15,777.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,242.92, 37,906.36 and 15,777.16 is: 23,691.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,242.92 : 37,906.36 = 15,777.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,242.92/37,906.36 = 15,777.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,242.92x = 37,906.36 × 15,777.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,242.92x = 598,054,706.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,054,706.74/25,242.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,691.98

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