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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,437.60, 38,104.08 and 15,024

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,437.60, 38,104.08 and 15,024 is: 22,505.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,437.60 : 38,104.08 = 15,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,437.60/38,104.08 = 15,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,437.60x = 38,104.08 × 15,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,437.60x = 572,475,697.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,475,697.92/25,437.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,505.10

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