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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,487.28, 38,228.22 and 15,609.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,487.28, 38,228.22 and 15,609.33 is: 23,412.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,487.28 : 38,228.22 = 15,609.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,487.28/38,228.22 = 15,609.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,487.28x = 38,228.22 × 15,609.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,487.28x = 596,716,901.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,716,901.29/25,487.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,412.34

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