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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,319.73, 37,950.64 and 15,836.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,319.73, 37,950.64 and 15,836.36 is: 23,736.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,319.73 : 37,950.64 = 15,836.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,319.73/37,950.64 = 15,836.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,319.73x = 37,950.64 × 15,836.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,319.73x = 600,999,767.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,999,767.93/25,319.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,736.42

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