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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,273.16, 37,894.84 and 15,151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,273.16, 37,894.84 and 15,151.52 is: 22,718.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,273.16 : 37,894.84 = 15,151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,273.16/37,894.84 = 15,151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,273.16x = 37,894.84 × 15,151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,273.16x = 574,164,426.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,164,426.16/25,273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,718.35

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