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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,203.73, 37,780.18 and 15,850.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,203.73, 37,780.18 and 15,850.43 is: 23,759.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,203.73 : 37,780.18 = 15,850.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,203.73/37,780.18 = 15,850.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,203.73x = 37,780.18 × 15,850.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,203.73x = 598,832,011.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,832,011.63/25,203.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,759.66

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