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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,249.17, 37,831.91 and 15,358.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,249.17, 37,831.91 and 15,358.53 is: 23,012.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,249.17 : 37,831.91 = 15,358.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,249.17/37,831.91 = 15,358.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,249.17x = 37,831.91 × 15,358.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,249.17x = 581,042,524.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,042,524.69/25,249.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,012.34

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