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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,463.27, 38,139.55 and 15,572.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,463.27, 38,139.55 and 15,572.63 is: 23,325.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,463.27 : 38,139.55 = 15,572.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,463.27/38,139.55 = 15,572.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,463.27x = 38,139.55 × 15,572.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,463.27x = 593,933,100.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,933,100.52/25,463.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,325.09

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