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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,327.68, 37,962.54 and 15,445.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,327.68, 37,962.54 and 15,445.02 is: 23,149.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,327.68 : 37,962.54 = 15,445.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,327.68/37,962.54 = 15,445.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,327.68x = 37,962.54 × 15,445.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,327.68x = 586,332,189.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,332,189.55/25,327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,149.86

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