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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,463.77, 38,140.30 and 15,573.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,463.77, 38,140.30 and 15,573.13 is: 23,325.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,463.77 : 38,140.30 = 15,573.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,463.77/38,140.30 = 15,573.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,463.77x = 38,140.30 × 15,573.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,463.77x = 593,963,850.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,963,850.14/25,463.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,325.84

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