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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,322.63, 37,887.56 and 15,290.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,322.63, 37,887.56 and 15,290.45 is: 22,877.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,322.63 : 37,887.56 = 15,290.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,322.63/37,887.56 = 15,290.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,322.63x = 37,887.56 × 15,290.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,322.63x = 579,317,575.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,317,575.91/25,322.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,877.47

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