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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,350.12, 38,005.74 and 15,494.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,350.12, 38,005.74 and 15,494.04 is: 23,229.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,350.12 : 38,005.74 = 15,494.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,350.12/38,005.74 = 15,494.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,350.12x = 38,005.74 × 15,494.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,350.12x = 588,862,455.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,862,455.79/25,350.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,229.18

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