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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,007.52, 37,492.59 and 15,144.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,007.52, 37,492.59 and 15,144.42 is: 22,705.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,007.52 : 37,492.59 = 15,144.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,007.52/37,492.59 = 15,144.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,007.52x = 37,492.59 × 15,144.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,007.52x = 567,803,529.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,803,529.85/25,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,705.31

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