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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,842.92, 38,755.98 and 15,967.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,842.92, 38,755.98 and 15,967.40 is: 23,945.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,842.92 : 38,755.98 = 15,967.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,842.92/38,755.98 = 15,967.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,842.92x = 38,755.98 × 15,967.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,842.92x = 618,832,235.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,832,235.05/25,842.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,945.91

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