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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,473.27, 38,154.60 and 15,582.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,473.27, 38,154.60 and 15,582.54 is: 23,339.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,473.27 : 38,154.60 = 15,582.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,473.27/38,154.60 = 15,582.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,473.27x = 38,154.60 × 15,582.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,473.27x = 594,545,580.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,545,580.68/25,473.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,339.98

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