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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,502.80, 38,254.20 and 15,523.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,502.80, 38,254.20 and 15,523.60 is: 23,285.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,502.80 : 38,254.20 = 15,523.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,502.80/38,254.20 = 15,523.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,502.80x = 38,254.20 × 15,523.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,502.80x = 593,842,899.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,842,899.12/25,502.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,285.40

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