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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,570.80, 38,307.06 and 15,681.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,570.80, 38,307.06 and 15,681.24 is: 23,491.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,570.80 : 38,307.06 = 15,681.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,570.80/38,307.06 = 15,681.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,570.80x = 38,307.06 × 15,681.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,570.80x = 600,702,201.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,702,201.55/25,570.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,491.72

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