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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,370.40, 38,055.60 and 15,528.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,370.40, 38,055.60 and 15,528.90 is: 23,293.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,370.40 : 38,055.60 = 15,528.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,370.40/38,055.60 = 15,528.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,370.40x = 38,055.60 × 15,528.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,370.40x = 590,961,606.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,961,606.84/25,370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,293.35

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