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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,316.68, 37,953.48 and 15,462.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,316.68, 37,953.48 and 15,462.88 is: 23,181.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,316.68 : 37,953.48 = 15,462.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,316.68/37,953.48 = 15,462.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,316.68x = 37,953.48 × 15,462.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,316.68x = 586,870,106.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,870,106.82/25,316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,181.16

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