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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,524, 38,292.42 and 15,002.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,524, 38,292.42 and 15,002.88 is: 22,508.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,524 : 38,292.42 = 15,002.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,524/38,292.42 = 15,002.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,524x = 38,292.42 × 15,002.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,524x = 574,496,582.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,496,582.17/25,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,508.09

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