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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,276.63, 37,834.99 and 15,884.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,276.63, 37,834.99 and 15,884.15 is: 23,775.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,276.63 : 37,834.99 = 15,884.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,276.63/37,834.99 = 15,884.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,276.63x = 37,834.99 × 15,884.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,276.63x = 600,976,618.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,976,618.01/25,276.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,775.98

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