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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,885.20, 38,729.40 and 15,999.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,885.20, 38,729.40 and 15,999.96 is: 23,939.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,885.20 : 38,729.40 = 15,999.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,885.20/38,729.40 = 15,999.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,885.20x = 38,729.40 × 15,999.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,885.20x = 619,668,850.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,668,850.82/25,885.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,939.12

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