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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,095.72, 37,641.12 and 15,232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,095.72, 37,641.12 and 15,232.32 is: 22,846.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,095.72 : 37,641.12 = 15,232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,095.72/37,641.12 = 15,232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,095.72x = 37,641.12 × 15,232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,095.72x = 573,361,585.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,361,585.00/25,095.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,846.99

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