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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,015.06, 37,503.96 and 15,151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,015.06, 37,503.96 and 15,151.96 is: 22,716.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,015.06 : 37,503.96 = 15,151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,015.06/37,503.96 = 15,151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,015.06x = 37,503.96 × 15,151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,015.06x = 568,258,501.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,258,501.76/25,015.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,716.66

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