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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,239.05, 37,816.72 and 15,348.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,239.05, 37,816.72 and 15,348.41 is: 22,997.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,239.05 : 37,816.72 = 15,348.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,239.05/37,816.72 = 15,348.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,239.05x = 37,816.72 × 15,348.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,239.05x = 580,426,523.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,426,523.42/25,239.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,997.16

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