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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,220.08, 37,872.28 and 15,754.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,220.08, 37,872.28 and 15,754.42 is: 23,657.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,220.08 : 37,872.28 = 15,754.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,220.08/37,872.28 = 15,754.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,220.08x = 37,872.28 × 15,754.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,220.08x = 596,656,023.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,656,023.34/25,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,657.97

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