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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,245.44, 37,868.16 and 15,992

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,245.44, 37,868.16 and 15,992 is: 23,988.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,245.44 : 37,868.16 = 15,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,245.44/37,868.16 = 15,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,245.44x = 37,868.16 × 15,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,245.44x = 605,587,614.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,587,614.72/25,245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,988.00

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