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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,437.54, 38,104.59 and 15,436.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,437.54, 38,104.59 and 15,436.35 is: 23,123.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,437.54 : 38,104.59 = 15,436.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,437.54/38,104.59 = 15,436.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,437.54x = 38,104.59 × 15,436.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,437.54x = 588,195,787.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,195,787.85/25,437.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,123.14

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