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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,264.40, 37,907.40 and 15,911.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,264.40, 37,907.40 and 15,911.60 is: 23,874.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,264.40 : 37,907.40 = 15,911.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,264.40/37,907.40 = 15,911.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,264.40x = 37,907.40 × 15,911.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,264.40x = 603,167,385.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,167,385.84/25,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,874.20

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