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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,316.42, 37,945.67 and 15,433.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,316.42, 37,945.67 and 15,433.74 is: 23,132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,316.42 : 37,945.67 = 15,433.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,316.42/37,945.67 = 15,433.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,316.42x = 37,945.67 × 15,433.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,316.42x = 585,643,527.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,643,527.74/25,316.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,132.96

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