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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,592.88, 38,396.94 and 15,472.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,592.88, 38,396.94 and 15,472.56 is: 23,213.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,592.88 : 38,396.94 = 15,472.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,592.88/38,396.94 = 15,472.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,592.88x = 38,396.94 × 15,472.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,592.88x = 594,098,957.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,098,957.97/25,592.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,213.45

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