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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,297.73, 37,943.01 and 15,909.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,297.73, 37,943.01 and 15,909.11 is: 23,861.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,297.73 : 37,943.01 = 15,909.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,297.73/37,943.01 = 15,909.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,297.73x = 37,943.01 × 15,909.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,297.73x = 603,639,614.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,639,614.68/25,297.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,861.42

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