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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,470.08, 38,204.52 and 15,006.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,470.08, 38,204.52 and 15,006.46 is: 22,509.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,470.08 : 38,204.52 = 15,006.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,470.08/38,204.52 = 15,006.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,470.08x = 38,204.52 × 15,006.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,470.08x = 573,314,601.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,314,601.20/25,470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,509.34

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