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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,126.92, 37,646.81 and 15,245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,126.92, 37,646.81 and 15,245.44 is: 22,841.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,126.92 : 37,646.81 = 15,245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,126.92/37,646.81 = 15,245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,126.92x = 37,646.81 × 15,245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,126.92x = 573,942,240.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,942,240.07/25,126.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,841.73

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