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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,366.40, 37,976.70 and 15,524.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,366.40, 37,976.70 and 15,524.90 is: 23,242.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,366.40 : 37,976.70 = 15,524.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,366.40/37,976.70 = 15,524.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,366.40x = 37,976.70 × 15,524.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,366.40x = 589,584,469.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,584,469.83/25,366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,242.73

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