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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,277.20, 37,835.83 and 15,884.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,277.20, 37,835.83 and 15,884.71 is: 23,776.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,277.20 : 37,835.83 = 15,884.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,277.20/37,835.83 = 15,884.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,277.20x = 37,835.83 × 15,884.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,277.20x = 601,011,235.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,011,235.90/25,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,776.81

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