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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,250.40, 37,886.40 and 15,897.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,250.40, 37,886.40 and 15,897.60 is: 23,853.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,250.40 : 37,886.40 = 15,897.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,250.40/37,886.40 = 15,897.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,250.40x = 37,886.40 × 15,897.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,250.40x = 602,302,832.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,302,832.64/25,250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,853.20

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