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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,504.48, 38,213.54 and 15,623.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,504.48, 38,213.54 and 15,623.13 is: 23,408.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,504.48 : 38,213.54 = 15,623.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,504.48/38,213.54 = 15,623.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,504.48x = 38,213.54 × 15,623.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,504.48x = 597,015,103.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,015,103.18/25,504.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,408.24

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