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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,180.98, 37,803.59 and 15,707.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,180.98, 37,803.59 and 15,707.86 is: 23,581.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,180.98 : 37,803.59 = 15,707.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,180.98/37,803.59 = 15,707.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,180.98x = 37,803.59 × 15,707.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,180.98x = 593,813,499.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,813,499.22/25,180.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,581.83

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