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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,130.72, 37,704.69 and 15,759.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,130.72, 37,704.69 and 15,759.43 is: 23,644.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,130.72 : 37,704.69 = 15,759.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,130.72/37,704.69 = 15,759.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,130.72x = 37,704.69 × 15,759.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,130.72x = 594,204,328.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,204,328.46/25,130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,644.54

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