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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,327.52, 37,894.84 and 15,295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,327.52, 37,894.84 and 15,295.32 is: 22,884.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,327.52 : 37,894.84 = 15,295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,327.52/37,894.84 = 15,295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,327.52x = 37,894.84 × 15,295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,327.52x = 579,613,704.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,613,704.15/25,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,884.74

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