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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,163.46, 37,704.15 and 15,305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,163.46, 37,704.15 and 15,305.76 is: 22,933.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,163.46 : 37,704.15 = 15,305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,163.46/37,704.15 = 15,305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,163.46x = 37,704.15 × 15,305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,163.46x = 577,090,670.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,090,670.90/25,163.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,933.68

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