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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,368.40, 38,052.60 and 15,526.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,368.40, 38,052.60 and 15,526.90 is: 23,290.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,368.40 : 38,052.60 = 15,526.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,368.40/38,052.60 = 15,526.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,368.40x = 38,052.60 × 15,526.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,368.40x = 590,838,914.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,838,914.94/25,368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,290.35

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