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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,267.46, 37,851.93 and 15,382.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,267.46, 37,851.93 and 15,382.22 is: 23,043.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,267.46 : 37,851.93 = 15,382.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,267.46/37,851.93 = 15,382.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,267.46x = 37,851.93 × 15,382.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,267.46x = 582,246,525.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,246,525.42/25,267.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,043.34

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