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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,248.36, 37,830.68 and 15,357.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,248.36, 37,830.68 and 15,357.72 is: 23,011.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,248.36 : 37,830.68 = 15,357.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,248.36/37,830.68 = 15,357.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,248.36x = 37,830.68 × 15,357.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,248.36x = 580,992,990.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,992,990.85/25,248.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,011.12

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