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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,320.21, 37,977.16 and 15,833.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,320.21, 37,977.16 and 15,833.36 is: 23,748.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,320.21 : 37,977.16 = 15,833.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,320.21/37,977.16 = 15,833.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,320.21x = 37,977.16 × 15,833.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,320.21x = 601,305,895.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,305,895.76/25,320.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,748.06

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