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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,347.90, 37,963.80 and 15,465.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,347.90, 37,963.80 and 15,465.36 is: 23,162.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,347.90 : 37,963.80 = 15,465.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,347.90/37,963.80 = 15,465.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,347.90x = 37,963.80 × 15,465.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,347.90x = 587,123,833.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,123,833.97/25,347.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,162.62

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