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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,262.38, 37,844.35 and 15,377.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,262.38, 37,844.35 and 15,377.14 is: 23,035.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,262.38 : 37,844.35 = 15,377.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,262.38/37,844.35 = 15,377.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,262.38x = 37,844.35 × 15,377.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,262.38x = 581,937,877.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,937,877.02/25,262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,035.75

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