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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,340.58, 37,969.83 and 15,449.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,340.58, 37,969.83 and 15,449.94 is: 23,149.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,340.58 : 37,969.83 = 15,449.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,340.58/37,969.83 = 15,449.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,340.58x = 37,969.83 × 15,449.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,340.58x = 586,631,595.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,631,595.31/25,340.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,149.89

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