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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,237.98, 37,761.73 and 15,068.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,237.98, 37,761.73 and 15,068.68 is: 22,546.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,237.98 : 37,761.73 = 15,068.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,237.98/37,761.73 = 15,068.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,237.98x = 37,761.73 × 15,068.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,237.98x = 569,019,293.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,019,293.54/25,237.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,546.15

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