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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,007.40, 37,511.10 and 15,141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,007.40, 37,511.10 and 15,141.60 is: 22,712.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,007.40 : 37,511.10 = 15,141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,007.40/37,511.10 = 15,141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,007.40x = 37,511.10 × 15,141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,007.40x = 567,978,071.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,978,071.76/25,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,712.40

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