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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,464.78, 38,141.80 and 15,574.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,464.78, 38,141.80 and 15,574.14 is: 23,327.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,464.78 : 38,141.80 = 15,574.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,464.78/38,141.80 = 15,574.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,464.78x = 38,141.80 × 15,574.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,464.78x = 594,025,733.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,025,733.05/25,464.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,327.35

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