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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,374.16, 38,005.84 and 15,483.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,374.16, 38,005.84 and 15,483.44 is: 23,191.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,374.16 : 38,005.84 = 15,483.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,374.16/38,005.84 = 15,483.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,374.16x = 38,005.84 × 15,483.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,374.16x = 588,461,143.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,461,143.29/25,374.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,191.35

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