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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,209.23, 37,764.63 and 15,323.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,209.23, 37,764.63 and 15,323.99 is: 22,956.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,209.23 : 37,764.63 = 15,323.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,209.23/37,764.63 = 15,323.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,209.23x = 37,764.63 × 15,323.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,209.23x = 578,704,623.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,704,623.65/25,209.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,956.07

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