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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,247.36, 37,829.19 and 15,356.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,247.36, 37,829.19 and 15,356.72 is: 23,009.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,247.36 : 37,829.19 = 15,356.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,247.36/37,829.19 = 15,356.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,247.36x = 37,829.19 × 15,356.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,247.36x = 580,932,278.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,932,278.66/25,247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,009.62

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