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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,704.54, 38,542.23 and 15,323.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,704.54, 38,542.23 and 15,323.58 is: 22,976.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,704.54 : 38,542.23 = 15,323.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,704.54/38,542.23 = 15,323.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,704.54x = 38,542.23 × 15,323.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,704.54x = 590,604,944.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,604,944.78/25,704.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,976.68

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