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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,592.68, 38,430.69 and 15,794.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,592.68, 38,430.69 and 15,794.25 is: 23,717.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,592.68 : 38,430.69 = 15,794.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,592.68/38,430.69 = 15,794.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,592.68x = 38,430.69 × 15,794.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,592.68x = 606,983,925.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,983,925.53/25,592.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,717.09

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