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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,465.08, 38,197.02 and 15,001.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,465.08, 38,197.02 and 15,001.46 is: 22,501.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,465.08 : 38,197.02 = 15,001.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,465.08/38,197.02 = 15,001.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,465.08x = 38,197.02 × 15,001.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,465.08x = 573,011,067.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,011,067.65/25,465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,501.84

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