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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,060.73, 37,550.07 and 15,170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,060.73, 37,550.07 and 15,170.02 is: 22,730.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,060.73 : 37,550.07 = 15,170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,060.73/37,550.07 = 15,170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,060.73x = 37,550.07 × 15,170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,060.73x = 569,635,219.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,635,219.03/25,060.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,730.20

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