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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,028.44, 37,503.78 and 15,775

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,028.44, 37,503.78 and 15,775 is: 23,637.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,028.44 : 37,503.78 = 15,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,028.44/37,503.78 = 15,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,028.44x = 37,503.78 × 15,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,028.44x = 591,622,129.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,622,129.50/25,028.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,637.99

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