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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,068.31, 37,577.16 and 15,714.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,068.31, 37,577.16 and 15,714.90 is: 23,556.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,068.31 : 37,577.16 = 15,714.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,068.31/37,577.16 = 15,714.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,068.31x = 37,577.16 × 15,714.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,068.31x = 590,521,183.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,521,183.90/25,068.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,556.48

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