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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,323, 37,888.11 and 15,290.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,323, 37,888.11 and 15,290.82 is: 22,878.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,323 : 37,888.11 = 15,290.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,323/37,888.11 = 15,290.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,323x = 37,888.11 × 15,290.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,323x = 579,340,270.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,340,270.15/25,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,878.03

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