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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,307.31, 37,963.73 and 15,509.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,307.31, 37,963.73 and 15,509.55 is: 23,266.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,307.31 : 37,963.73 = 15,509.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,307.31/37,963.73 = 15,509.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,307.31x = 37,963.73 × 15,509.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,307.31x = 588,800,368.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,800,368.62/25,307.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,266.02

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