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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,208.64, 37,806.24 and 15,313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,208.64, 37,806.24 and 15,313.68 is: 22,966.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,208.64 : 37,806.24 = 15,313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,208.64/37,806.24 = 15,313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,208.64x = 37,806.24 × 15,313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,208.64x = 578,952,661.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,952,661.36/25,208.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,966.44

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