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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,349.12, 38,004.24 and 15,493.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,349.12, 38,004.24 and 15,493.04 is: 23,227.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,349.12 : 38,004.24 = 15,493.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,349.12/38,004.24 = 15,493.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,349.12x = 38,004.24 × 15,493.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,349.12x = 588,801,210.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,801,210.49/25,349.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,227.68

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