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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,327.62, 37,991.43 and 15,447.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,327.62, 37,991.43 and 15,447.15 is: 23,170.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,327.62 : 37,991.43 = 15,447.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,327.62/37,991.43 = 15,447.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,327.62x = 37,991.43 × 15,447.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,327.62x = 586,859,317.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,859,317.92/25,327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,170.73

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