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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,184.72, 37,744.28 and 15,693.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,184.72, 37,744.28 and 15,693.14 is: 23,519.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,184.72 : 37,744.28 = 15,693.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,184.72/37,744.28 = 15,693.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,184.72x = 37,744.28 × 15,693.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,184.72x = 592,326,344.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,326,344.98/25,184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,519.27

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