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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,246.44, 37,869.66 and 15,993

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,246.44, 37,869.66 and 15,993 is: 23,989.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,246.44 : 37,869.66 = 15,993 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,246.44/37,869.66 = 15,993/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,246.44x = 37,869.66 × 15,993
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,246.44x = 605,649,472.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,649,472.38/25,246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,989.50

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