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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,601.87, 38,420.22 and 15,710.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,601.87, 38,420.22 and 15,710.96 is: 23,577.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,601.87 : 38,420.22 = 15,710.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,601.87/38,420.22 = 15,710.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,601.87x = 38,420.22 × 15,710.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,601.87x = 603,618,345.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,618,345.90/25,601.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,577.12

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