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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,483.41, 38,181.91 and 15,602.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,483.41, 38,181.91 and 15,602.04 is: 23,376.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,483.41 : 38,181.91 = 15,602.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,483.41/38,181.91 = 15,602.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,483.41x = 38,181.91 × 15,602.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,483.41x = 595,715,687.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,715,687.10/25,483.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,376.61

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