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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,227.96, 37,748.49 and 15,792.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,227.96, 37,748.49 and 15,792.81 is: 23,630.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,227.96 : 37,748.49 = 15,792.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,227.96/37,748.49 = 15,792.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,227.96x = 37,748.49 × 15,792.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,227.96x = 596,154,730.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,154,730.36/25,227.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,630.71

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