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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,349.62, 38,004.99 and 15,493.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,349.62, 38,004.99 and 15,493.54 is: 23,228.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,349.62 : 38,004.99 = 15,493.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,349.62/38,004.99 = 15,493.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,349.62x = 38,004.99 × 15,493.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,349.62x = 588,831,832.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,831,832.76/25,349.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,228.43

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