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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,298.40, 37,944.62 and 15,910.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,298.40, 37,944.62 and 15,910.72 is: 23,864.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,298.40 : 37,944.62 = 15,910.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,298.40/37,944.62 = 15,910.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,298.40x = 37,944.62 × 15,910.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,298.40x = 603,726,224.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,726,224.33/25,298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,864.21

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