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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,007.44, 37,447.68 and 15,005.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,007.44, 37,447.68 and 15,005.90 is: 22,470.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,007.44 : 37,447.68 = 15,005.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,007.44/37,447.68 = 15,005.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,007.44x = 37,447.68 × 15,005.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,007.44x = 561,936,141.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,936,141.31/25,007.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,470.76

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