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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,266.64, 37,908.48 and 15,895.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,266.64, 37,908.48 and 15,895.60 is: 23,848.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,266.64 : 37,908.48 = 15,895.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,266.64/37,908.48 = 15,895.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,266.64x = 37,908.48 × 15,895.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,266.64x = 602,578,034.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,578,034.69/25,266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,848.76

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