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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,222.73, 37,784.88 and 15,337.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,222.73, 37,784.88 and 15,337.49 is: 22,976.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,222.73 : 37,784.88 = 15,337.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,222.73/37,784.88 = 15,337.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,222.73x = 37,784.88 × 15,337.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,222.73x = 579,525,030.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,525,030.23/25,222.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,976.31

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