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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,466.78, 38,197.46 and 15,588.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,466.78, 38,197.46 and 15,588.84 is: 23,381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,466.78 : 38,197.46 = 15,588.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,466.78/38,197.46 = 15,588.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,466.78x = 38,197.46 × 15,588.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,466.78x = 595,454,092.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,454,092.35/25,466.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,381.60

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