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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,454.02, 38,182.12 and 15,587.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,454.02, 38,182.12 and 15,587.14 is: 23,381.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,454.02 : 38,182.12 = 15,587.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,454.02/38,182.12 = 15,587.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,454.02x = 38,182.12 × 15,587.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,454.02x = 595,150,049.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,150,049.94/25,454.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,381.38

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