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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,467.77, 38,146.29 and 15,577.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,467.77, 38,146.29 and 15,577.13 is: 23,331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,467.77 : 38,146.29 = 15,577.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,467.77/38,146.29 = 15,577.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,467.77x = 38,146.29 × 15,577.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,467.77x = 594,209,718.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,209,718.35/25,467.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,331.83

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