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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,248.42, 37,914.61 and 15,782.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,248.42, 37,914.61 and 15,782.66 is: 23,700.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,248.42 : 37,914.61 = 15,782.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,248.42/37,914.61 = 15,782.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,248.42x = 37,914.61 × 15,782.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,248.42x = 598,393,398.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,393,398.66/25,248.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,700.23

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