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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,593.60, 38,419.20 and 15,211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,593.60, 38,419.20 and 15,211.20 is: 22,833.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,593.60 : 38,419.20 = 15,211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,593.60/38,419.20 = 15,211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,593.60x = 38,419.20 × 15,211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,593.60x = 584,402,135.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,402,135.04/25,593.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,833.92

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