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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,332.82, 37,979.79 and 15,474.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,332.82, 37,979.79 and 15,474.58 is: 23,200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,332.82 : 37,979.79 = 15,474.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,332.82/37,979.79 = 15,474.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,332.82x = 37,979.79 × 15,474.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,332.82x = 587,721,298.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,721,298.74/25,332.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,200.00

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