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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,058.10, 37,559.76 and 15,705

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,058.10, 37,559.76 and 15,705 is: 23,540.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,058.10 : 37,559.76 = 15,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,058.10/37,559.76 = 15,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,058.10x = 37,559.76 × 15,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,058.10x = 589,876,030.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,876,030.80/25,058.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,540.33

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