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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,281.36, 37,872.72 and 15,396.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,281.36, 37,872.72 and 15,396.12 is: 23,064.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,281.36 : 37,872.72 = 15,396.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,281.36/37,872.72 = 15,396.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,281.36x = 37,872.72 × 15,396.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,281.36x = 583,092,941.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,092,941.85/25,281.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,064.14

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