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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,346.20, 37,999.92 and 15,348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,346.20, 37,999.92 and 15,348.80 is: 23,011.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,346.20 : 37,999.92 = 15,348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,346.20/37,999.92 = 15,348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,346.20x = 37,999.92 × 15,348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,346.20x = 583,253,172.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,253,172.10/25,346.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,011.46

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