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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,275.65, 37,884.92 and 15,393.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,275.65, 37,884.92 and 15,393.24 is: 23,072.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,275.65 : 37,884.92 = 15,393.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,275.65/37,884.92 = 15,393.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,275.65x = 37,884.92 × 15,393.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,275.65x = 583,171,588.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,171,588.97/25,275.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,072.47

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