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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,342.08, 37,972.08 and 15,451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,342.08, 37,972.08 and 15,451.44 is: 23,152.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,342.08 : 37,972.08 = 15,451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,342.08/37,972.08 = 15,451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,342.08x = 37,972.08 × 15,451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,342.08x = 586,723,315.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,723,315.80/25,342.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,152.14

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