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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,312.26, 37,949.12 and 15,314.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,312.26, 37,949.12 and 15,314.91 is: 22,960.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,312.26 : 37,949.12 = 15,314.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,312.26/37,949.12 = 15,314.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,312.26x = 37,949.12 × 15,314.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,312.26x = 581,187,357.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,187,357.38/25,312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,960.71

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