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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,328.27, 37,963.85 and 15,445.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,328.27, 37,963.85 and 15,445.87 is: 23,151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,328.27 : 37,963.85 = 15,445.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,328.27/37,963.85 = 15,445.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,328.27x = 37,963.85 × 15,445.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,328.27x = 586,384,691.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,384,691.80/25,328.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,151.39

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