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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,320.53, 37,977.63 and 15,833.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,320.53, 37,977.63 and 15,833.67 is: 23,748.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,320.53 : 37,977.63 = 15,833.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,320.53/37,977.63 = 15,833.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,320.53x = 37,977.63 × 15,833.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,320.53x = 601,325,260.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,325,260.80/25,320.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,748.53

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