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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,327.27, 37,962.35 and 15,444.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,327.27, 37,962.35 and 15,444.87 is: 23,149.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,327.27 : 37,962.35 = 15,444.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,327.27/37,962.35 = 15,444.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,327.27x = 37,962.35 × 15,444.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,327.27x = 586,323,560.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,323,560.64/25,327.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,149.89

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