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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,297.59, 37,942.82 and 15,908.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,297.59, 37,942.82 and 15,908.99 is: 23,861.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,297.59 : 37,942.82 = 15,908.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,297.59/37,942.82 = 15,908.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,297.59x = 37,942.82 × 15,908.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,297.59x = 603,631,943.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,631,943.95/25,297.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,861.24

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