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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,268.60, 37,861.19 and 15,377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,268.60, 37,861.19 and 15,377.96 is: 23,041.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,268.60 : 37,861.19 = 15,377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,268.60/37,861.19 = 15,377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,268.60x = 37,861.19 × 15,377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,268.60x = 582,227,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,227,788.48/25,268.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,041.55

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