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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,014.35, 37,558.89 and 15,713.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,014.35, 37,558.89 and 15,713.21 is: 23,593.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,014.35 : 37,558.89 = 15,713.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,014.35/37,558.89 = 15,713.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,014.35x = 37,558.89 × 15,713.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,014.35x = 590,170,538.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,170,538.14/25,014.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,593.28

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