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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,127.92, 37,648.31 and 15,246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,127.92, 37,648.31 and 15,246.44 is: 22,843.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,127.92 : 37,648.31 = 15,246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,127.92/37,648.31 = 15,246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,127.92x = 37,648.31 × 15,246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,127.92x = 574,002,699.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,002,699.52/25,127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,843.22

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