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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,523.70, 38,285.55 and 15,501.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,523.70, 38,285.55 and 15,501.30 is: 23,251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,523.70 : 38,285.55 = 15,501.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,523.70/38,285.55 = 15,501.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,523.70x = 38,285.55 × 15,501.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,523.70x = 593,475,796.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,475,796.22/25,523.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,251.95

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