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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,488.28, 38,229.72 and 15,610.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,488.28, 38,229.72 and 15,610.33 is: 23,413.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,488.28 : 38,229.72 = 15,610.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,488.28/38,229.72 = 15,610.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,488.28x = 38,229.72 × 15,610.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,488.28x = 596,778,545.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,778,545.01/25,488.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,413.84

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