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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,506.55, 38,216.61 and 15,625.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,506.55, 38,216.61 and 15,625.23 is: 23,411.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,506.55 : 38,216.61 = 15,625.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,506.55/38,216.61 = 15,625.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,506.55x = 38,216.61 × 15,625.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,506.55x = 597,143,321.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,143,321.07/25,506.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,411.37

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