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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,127.40, 37,618.20 and 15,261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,127.40, 37,618.20 and 15,261.60 is: 22,848.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,127.40 : 37,618.20 = 15,261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,127.40/37,618.20 = 15,261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,127.40x = 37,618.20 × 15,261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,127.40x = 574,113,921.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,113,921.12/25,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,848.12

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