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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,009.56, 37,524.06 and 15,155.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,009.56, 37,524.06 and 15,155.91 is: 22,739.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,009.56 : 37,524.06 = 15,155.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,009.56/37,524.06 = 15,155.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,009.56x = 37,524.06 × 15,155.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,009.56x = 568,711,276.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,711,276.19/25,009.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,739.76

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