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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,237.84, 37,849.92 and 15,375.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,237.84, 37,849.92 and 15,375.28 is: 23,058.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,237.84 : 37,849.92 = 15,375.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,237.84/37,849.92 = 15,375.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,237.84x = 37,849.92 × 15,375.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,237.84x = 581,953,117.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,953,117.98/25,237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,058.75

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