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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,254.18, 37,839.39 and 15,363.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,254.18, 37,839.39 and 15,363.54 is: 23,019.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,254.18 : 37,839.39 = 15,363.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,254.18/37,839.39 = 15,363.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,254.18x = 37,839.39 × 15,363.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,254.18x = 581,346,981.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,346,981.84/25,254.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,019.83

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