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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,504.42, 38,316.78 and 15,001.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,504.42, 38,316.78 and 15,001.36 is: 22,537.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,504.42 : 38,316.78 = 15,001.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,504.42/38,316.78 = 15,001.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,504.42x = 38,316.78 × 15,001.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,504.42x = 574,803,810.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,803,810.82/25,504.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,537.42

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