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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,328.52, 37,896.34 and 15,296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,328.52, 37,896.34 and 15,296.32 is: 22,886.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,328.52 : 37,896.34 = 15,296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,328.52/37,896.34 = 15,296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,328.52x = 37,896.34 × 15,296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,328.52x = 579,674,543.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,674,543.47/25,328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,886.24

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