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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,447.96, 38,196.24 and 15,606.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,447.96, 38,196.24 and 15,606.46 is: 23,424.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,447.96 : 38,196.24 = 15,606.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,447.96/38,196.24 = 15,606.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,447.96x = 38,196.24 × 15,606.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,447.96x = 596,108,091.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,108,091.71/25,447.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,424.59

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