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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,236.75, 37,826.42 and 15,354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,236.75, 37,826.42 and 15,354.24 is: 23,013.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,236.75 : 37,826.42 = 15,354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,236.75/37,826.42 = 15,354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,236.75x = 37,826.42 × 15,354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,236.75x = 580,795,854.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,795,854.25/25,236.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,013.89

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