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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,584.52, 38,377.98 and 15,717.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,584.52, 38,377.98 and 15,717.64 is: 23,577.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,584.52 : 38,377.98 = 15,717.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,584.52/38,377.98 = 15,717.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,584.52x = 38,377.98 × 15,717.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,584.52x = 603,211,273.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,211,273.57/25,584.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,577.20

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