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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,424.54, 38,147.34 and 15,564.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,424.54, 38,147.34 and 15,564.14 is: 23,352.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,424.54 : 38,147.34 = 15,564.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,424.54/38,147.34 = 15,564.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,424.54x = 38,147.34 × 15,564.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,424.54x = 593,730,540.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,730,540.39/25,424.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,352.66

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