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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,282.73, 37,905.06 and 15,285.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,282.73, 37,905.06 and 15,285.41 is: 22,916.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,282.73 : 37,905.06 = 15,285.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,282.73/37,905.06 = 15,285.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,282.73x = 37,905.06 × 15,285.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,282.73x = 579,394,393.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,394,393.11/25,282.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,916.60

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