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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,365.96, 38,073.65 and 15,524.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,365.96, 38,073.65 and 15,524.46 is: 23,301.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,365.96 : 38,073.65 = 15,524.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,365.96/38,073.65 = 15,524.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,365.96x = 38,073.65 × 15,524.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,365.96x = 591,072,778.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,072,778.86/25,365.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,301.81

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