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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,257.86, 37,844.91 and 15,367.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,257.86, 37,844.91 and 15,367.22 is: 23,025.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,257.86 : 37,844.91 = 15,367.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,257.86/37,844.91 = 15,367.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,257.86x = 37,844.91 × 15,367.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,257.86x = 581,571,057.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,571,057.85/25,257.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,025.35

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