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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,526.29, 38,223.81 and 15,635.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,526.29, 38,223.81 and 15,635.59 is: 23,413.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,526.29 : 38,223.81 = 15,635.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,526.29/38,223.81 = 15,635.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,526.29x = 38,223.81 × 15,635.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,526.29x = 597,651,821.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,651,821.40/25,526.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,413.19

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