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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,271.89, 37,892.98 and 15,150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,271.89, 37,892.98 and 15,150.27 is: 22,716.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,271.89 : 37,892.98 = 15,150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,271.89/37,892.98 = 15,150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,271.89x = 37,892.98 × 15,150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,271.89x = 574,088,878.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,088,878.10/25,271.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,716.50

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