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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,244.20, 37,823.10 and 15,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,244.20, 37,823.10 and 15,999.40 is: 23,971.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,244.20 : 37,823.10 = 15,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,244.20/37,823.10 = 15,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,244.20x = 37,823.10 × 15,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,244.20x = 605,146,906.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,146,906.14/25,244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,971.72

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