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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,320.02, 37,976.88 and 15,833.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,320.02, 37,976.88 and 15,833.17 is: 23,747.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,320.02 : 37,976.88 = 15,833.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,320.02/37,976.88 = 15,833.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,320.02x = 37,976.88 × 15,833.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,320.02x = 601,294,341.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,294,341.75/25,320.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,747.78

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