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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,039.68, 37,533.56 and 15,658.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,039.68, 37,533.56 and 15,658.17 is: 23,471.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,039.68 : 37,533.56 = 15,658.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,039.68/37,533.56 = 15,658.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,039.68x = 37,533.56 × 15,658.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,039.68x = 587,706,761.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,706,761.58/25,039.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,471.02

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