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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,043.68, 37,539.56 and 15,662.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,043.68, 37,539.56 and 15,662.16 is: 23,477.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,043.68 : 37,539.56 = 15,662.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,043.68/37,539.56 = 15,662.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,043.68x = 37,539.56 × 15,662.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,043.68x = 587,950,595.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,950,595.05/25,043.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,477.00

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