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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,219.34, 37,828.95 and 15,226.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,219.34, 37,828.95 and 15,226.07 is: 22,839.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,219.34 : 37,828.95 = 15,226.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,219.34/37,828.95 = 15,226.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,219.34x = 37,828.95 × 15,226.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,219.34x = 575,986,051.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,986,051.58/25,219.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,839.07

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