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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,005.52, 37,516.12 and 15,021.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,005.52, 37,516.12 and 15,021.76 is: 22,537.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,005.52 : 37,516.12 = 15,021.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,005.52/37,516.12 = 15,021.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,005.52x = 37,516.12 × 15,021.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,005.52x = 563,558,150.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,558,150.77/25,005.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,537.35

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