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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,292.60, 37,844.93 and 15,888.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,292.60, 37,844.93 and 15,888.59 is: 23,773.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,292.60 : 37,844.93 = 15,888.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,292.60/37,844.93 = 15,888.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,292.60x = 37,844.93 × 15,888.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,292.60x = 601,302,307.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,302,307.68/25,292.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,773.85

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