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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,468.08, 38,201.52 and 15,004.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,468.08, 38,201.52 and 15,004.46 is: 22,506.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,468.08 : 38,201.52 = 15,004.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,468.08/38,201.52 = 15,004.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,468.08x = 38,201.52 × 15,004.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,468.08x = 573,193,178.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,193,178.78/25,468.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,506.34

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