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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,585.84, 38,329.52 and 15,696.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,585.84, 38,329.52 and 15,696.24 is: 23,514.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,585.84 : 38,329.52 = 15,696.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,585.84/38,329.52 = 15,696.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,585.84x = 38,329.52 × 15,696.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,585.84x = 601,629,345.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,629,345.00/25,585.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,514.15

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