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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,072.13, 37,582.89 and 15,718.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,072.13, 37,582.89 and 15,718.73 is: 23,562.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,072.13 : 37,582.89 = 15,718.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,072.13/37,582.89 = 15,718.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,072.13x = 37,582.89 × 15,718.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,072.13x = 590,755,053.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,755,053.67/25,072.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,562.22

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