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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,525.29, 38,222.31 and 15,634.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,525.29, 38,222.31 and 15,634.59 is: 23,411.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,525.29 : 38,222.31 = 15,634.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,525.29/38,222.31 = 15,634.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,525.29x = 38,222.31 × 15,634.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,525.29x = 597,590,145.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,590,145.70/25,525.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,411.69

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