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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,070.66, 37,580.67 and 15,717.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,070.66, 37,580.67 and 15,717.25 is: 23,560.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,070.66 : 37,580.67 = 15,717.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,070.66/37,580.67 = 15,717.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,070.66x = 37,580.67 × 15,717.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,070.66x = 590,664,691.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,664,691.61/25,070.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,560.00

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