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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,252.44, 37,839.78 and 15,999

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,252.44, 37,839.78 and 15,999 is: 23,973.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,252.44 : 37,839.78 = 15,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,252.44/37,839.78 = 15,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,252.44x = 37,839.78 × 15,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,252.44x = 605,398,640.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,398,640.22/25,252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,973.87

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