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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,464.78, 38,194.47 and 15,586.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,464.78, 38,194.47 and 15,586.83 is: 23,378.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,464.78 : 38,194.47 = 15,586.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,464.78/38,194.47 = 15,586.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,464.78x = 38,194.47 × 15,586.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,464.78x = 595,330,710.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,330,710.83/25,464.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,378.59

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