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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,062.23, 37,552.32 and 15,171.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,062.23, 37,552.32 and 15,171.53 is: 22,732.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,062.23 : 37,552.32 = 15,171.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,062.23/37,552.32 = 15,171.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,062.23x = 37,552.32 × 15,171.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,062.23x = 569,725,961.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,725,961.69/25,062.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,732.46

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