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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,023.26, 37,545.78 and 15,684.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,023.26, 37,545.78 and 15,684.68 is: 23,533.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,023.26 : 37,545.78 = 15,684.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,023.26/37,545.78 = 15,684.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,023.26x = 37,545.78 × 15,684.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,023.26x = 588,893,544.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,893,544.65/25,023.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,533.85

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