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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,254.40, 37,892.40 and 15,901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,254.40, 37,892.40 and 15,901.60 is: 23,859.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,254.40 : 37,892.40 = 15,901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,254.40/37,892.40 = 15,901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,254.40x = 37,892.40 × 15,901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,254.40x = 602,549,787.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,549,787.84/25,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,859.20

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