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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,041.23, 37,545.17 and 15,023.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,041.23, 37,545.17 and 15,023.42 is: 22,525.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,041.23 : 37,545.17 = 15,023.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,041.23/37,545.17 = 15,023.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,041.23x = 37,545.17 × 15,023.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,041.23x = 564,056,595.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,056,595.04/25,041.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,525.12

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