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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,421.47, 38,129.77 and 15,555.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,421.47, 38,129.77 and 15,555.67 is: 23,332.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,421.47 : 38,129.77 = 15,555.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,421.47/38,129.77 = 15,555.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,421.47x = 38,129.77 × 15,555.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,421.47x = 593,134,119.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,134,119.30/25,421.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,332.01

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