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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,266.67, 37,877.04 and 15,878.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,266.67, 37,877.04 and 15,878.25 is: 23,802.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,266.67 : 37,877.04 = 15,878.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,266.67/37,877.04 = 15,878.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,266.67x = 37,877.04 × 15,878.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,266.67x = 601,421,110.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,421,110.38/25,266.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,802.95

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