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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,492.73, 38,195.91 and 15,611.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,492.73, 38,195.91 and 15,611.36 is: 23,390.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,492.73 : 38,195.91 = 15,611.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,492.73/38,195.91 = 15,611.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,492.73x = 38,195.91 × 15,611.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,492.73x = 596,289,910.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,289,910.56/25,492.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,390.59

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