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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,517.52, 38,277.36 and 15,650.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,517.52, 38,277.36 and 15,650.64 is: 23,476.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,517.52 : 38,277.36 = 15,650.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,517.52/38,277.36 = 15,650.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,517.52x = 38,277.36 × 15,650.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,517.52x = 599,065,181.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,065,181.51/25,517.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,476.62

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