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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,674.28, 38,509.50 and 15,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,674.28, 38,509.50 and 15,277 is: 22,914.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,674.28 : 38,509.50 = 15,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,674.28/38,509.50 = 15,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,674.28x = 38,509.50 × 15,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,674.28x = 588,309,631.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,309,631.50/25,674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,914.36

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