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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,316.81, 37,953.66 and 15,463.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,316.81, 37,953.66 and 15,463.01 is: 23,181.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,316.81 : 37,953.66 = 15,463.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,316.81/37,953.66 = 15,463.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,316.81x = 37,953.66 × 15,463.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,316.81x = 586,877,634.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,877,634.35/25,316.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,181.35

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