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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,289.40, 37,965.30 and 15,929.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,289.40, 37,965.30 and 15,929.40 is: 23,913.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,289.40 : 37,965.30 = 15,929.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,289.40/37,965.30 = 15,929.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,289.40x = 37,965.30 × 15,929.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,289.40x = 604,764,449.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,764,449.82/25,289.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,913.75

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