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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,296.59, 37,941.32 and 15,907.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,296.59, 37,941.32 and 15,907.99 is: 23,859.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,296.59 : 37,941.32 = 15,907.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,296.59/37,941.32 = 15,907.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,296.59x = 37,941.32 × 15,907.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,296.59x = 603,570,084.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,570,084.06/25,296.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,859.74

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