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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,027.44, 37,502.28 and 15,774

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,027.44, 37,502.28 and 15,774 is: 23,636.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,027.44 : 37,502.28 = 15,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,027.44/37,502.28 = 15,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,027.44x = 37,502.28 × 15,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,027.44x = 591,560,964.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,560,964.72/25,027.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,636.50

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