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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,473.77, 38,155.35 and 15,583.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,473.77, 38,155.35 and 15,583.04 is: 23,340.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,473.77 : 38,155.35 = 15,583.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,473.77/38,155.35 = 15,583.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,473.77x = 38,155.35 × 15,583.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,473.77x = 594,576,345.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,576,345.26/25,473.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,340.73

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