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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,248.74, 37,831.25 and 15,358.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,248.74, 37,831.25 and 15,358.10 is: 23,011.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,248.74 : 37,831.25 = 15,358.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,248.74/37,831.25 = 15,358.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,248.74x = 37,831.25 × 15,358.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,248.74x = 581,015,969.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,015,969.86/25,248.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,011.69

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