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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,578.72, 38,257.11 and 15,023.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,578.72, 38,257.11 and 15,023.61 is: 22,470.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,578.72 : 38,257.11 = 15,023.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,578.72/38,257.11 = 15,023.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,578.72x = 38,257.11 × 15,023.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,578.72x = 574,759,900.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,759,900.37/25,578.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,470.24

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