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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,244.85, 37,825.61 and 15,354.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,244.85, 37,825.61 and 15,354.21 is: 23,005.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,244.85 : 37,825.61 = 15,354.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,244.85/37,825.61 = 15,354.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,244.85x = 37,825.61 × 15,354.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,244.85x = 580,782,282.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,782,282.55/25,244.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,005.97

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