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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,356.10, 38,034.15 and 15,514.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,356.10, 38,034.15 and 15,514.60 is: 23,271.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,356.10 : 38,034.15 = 15,514.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,356.10/38,034.15 = 15,514.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,356.10x = 38,034.15 × 15,514.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,356.10x = 590,084,623.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,084,623.59/25,356.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,271.90

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