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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,472.78, 38,206.46 and 15,594.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,472.78, 38,206.46 and 15,594.84 is: 23,390.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,472.78 : 38,206.46 = 15,594.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,472.78/38,206.46 = 15,594.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,472.78x = 38,206.46 × 15,594.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,472.78x = 595,823,630.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,823,630.67/25,472.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,390.60

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