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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,296.35, 37,940.95 and 15,907.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,296.35, 37,940.95 and 15,907.74 is: 23,859.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,296.35 : 37,940.95 = 15,907.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,296.35/37,940.95 = 15,907.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,296.35x = 37,940.95 × 15,907.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,296.35x = 603,554,498.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,554,498.71/25,296.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,859.36

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