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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,522.29, 38,217.83 and 15,631.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,522.29, 38,217.83 and 15,631.58 is: 23,407.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,522.29 : 38,217.83 = 15,631.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,522.29/38,217.83 = 15,631.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,522.29x = 38,217.83 × 15,631.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,522.29x = 597,405,084.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,405,084.46/25,522.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,407.19

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