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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,080.76, 37,595.86 and 15,727.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,080.76, 37,595.86 and 15,727.39 is: 23,575.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,080.76 : 37,595.86 = 15,727.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,080.76/37,595.86 = 15,727.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,080.76x = 37,595.86 × 15,727.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,080.76x = 591,284,752.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,284,752.61/25,080.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,575.23

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