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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,486.21, 38,186.18 and 15,604.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,486.21, 38,186.18 and 15,604.86 is: 23,380.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,486.21 : 38,186.18 = 15,604.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,486.21/38,186.18 = 15,604.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,486.21x = 38,186.18 × 15,604.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,486.21x = 595,889,723.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,889,723.88/25,486.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,380.87

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