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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,524.30, 38,220.82 and 15,633.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,524.30, 38,220.82 and 15,633.58 is: 23,410.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,524.30 : 38,220.82 = 15,633.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,524.30/38,220.82 = 15,633.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,524.30x = 38,220.82 × 15,633.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,524.30x = 597,528,247.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,528,247.14/25,524.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,410.17

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