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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,553.20, 38,329.80 and 15,530.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,553.20, 38,329.80 and 15,530.80 is: 23,296.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,553.20 : 38,329.80 = 15,530.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,553.20/38,329.80 = 15,530.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,553.20x = 38,329.80 × 15,530.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,553.20x = 595,292,457.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,292,457.84/25,553.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,296.20

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