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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,421.40, 38,059.20 and 15,579.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,421.40, 38,059.20 and 15,579.90 is: 23,325.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,421.40 : 38,059.20 = 15,579.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,421.40/38,059.20 = 15,579.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,421.40x = 38,059.20 × 15,579.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,421.40x = 592,958,530.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,958,530.08/25,421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,325.17

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