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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,492.96, 38,196.30 and 15,611.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,492.96, 38,196.30 and 15,611.61 is: 23,391.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,492.96 : 38,196.30 = 15,611.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,492.96/38,196.30 = 15,611.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,492.96x = 38,196.30 × 15,611.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,492.96x = 596,305,739.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,305,739.04/25,492.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,391.00

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