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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,343.96, 37,996.56 and 15,346.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,343.96, 37,996.56 and 15,346.53 is: 23,008.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,343.96 : 37,996.56 = 15,346.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,343.96/37,996.56 = 15,346.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,343.96x = 37,996.56 × 15,346.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,343.96x = 583,115,347.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,115,347.94/25,343.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,008.06

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