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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,323.63, 37,889.05 and 15,291.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,323.63, 37,889.05 and 15,291.45 is: 22,878.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,323.63 : 37,889.05 = 15,291.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,323.63/37,889.05 = 15,291.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,323.63x = 37,889.05 × 15,291.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,323.63x = 579,378,513.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,378,513.62/25,323.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,878.97

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