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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,213.96, 37,777.24 and 15,332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,213.96, 37,777.24 and 15,332.48 is: 22,972.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,213.96 : 37,777.24 = 15,332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,213.96/37,777.24 = 15,332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,213.96x = 37,777.24 × 15,332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,213.96x = 579,218,776.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,218,776.76/25,213.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,972.15

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