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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,841.92, 38,754.48 and 15,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,841.92, 38,754.48 and 15,966.40 is: 23,944.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,841.92 : 38,754.48 = 15,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,841.92/38,754.48 = 15,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,841.92x = 38,754.48 × 15,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,841.92x = 618,769,529.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,769,529.47/25,841.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,944.41

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