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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,497.60, 38,246.40 and 15,656.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,497.60, 38,246.40 and 15,656.10 is: 23,484.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,497.60 : 38,246.40 = 15,656.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,497.60/38,246.40 = 15,656.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,497.60x = 38,246.40 × 15,656.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,497.60x = 598,789,463.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,789,463.04/25,497.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,484.15

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