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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,320.73, 37,952.14 and 15,837.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,320.73, 37,952.14 and 15,837.36 is: 23,737.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,320.73 : 37,952.14 = 15,837.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,320.73/37,952.14 = 15,837.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,320.73x = 37,952.14 × 15,837.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,320.73x = 601,061,703.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,061,703.95/25,320.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,737.93

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