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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,586.46, 38,377.26 and 15,588.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,586.46, 38,377.26 and 15,588.54 is: 23,381.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,586.46 : 38,377.26 = 15,588.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,586.46/38,377.26 = 15,588.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,586.46x = 38,377.26 × 15,588.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,586.46x = 598,245,452.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,245,452.60/25,586.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,381.33

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