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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,268.46, 37,853.43 and 15,383.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,268.46, 37,853.43 and 15,383.22 is: 23,044.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,268.46 : 37,853.43 = 15,383.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,268.46/37,853.43 = 15,383.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,268.46x = 37,853.43 × 15,383.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,268.46x = 582,307,641.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,307,641.44/25,268.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,044.84

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