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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,542.54, 38,248.20 and 15,651.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,542.54, 38,248.20 and 15,651.83 is: 23,437.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,542.54 : 38,248.20 = 15,651.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,542.54/38,248.20 = 15,651.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,542.54x = 38,248.20 × 15,651.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,542.54x = 598,654,419.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,654,419.83/25,542.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,437.54

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