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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,382.40, 38,000.70 and 15,540.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,382.40, 38,000.70 and 15,540.90 is: 23,266.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,382.40 : 38,000.70 = 15,540.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,382.40/38,000.70 = 15,540.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,382.40x = 38,000.70 × 15,540.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,382.40x = 590,565,078.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,565,078.63/25,382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,266.72

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