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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,604.20, 38,406.30 and 15,711.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,604.20, 38,406.30 and 15,711.40 is: 23,567.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,604.20 : 38,406.30 = 15,711.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,604.20/38,406.30 = 15,711.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,604.20x = 38,406.30 × 15,711.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,604.20x = 603,416,741.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,416,741.82/25,604.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,567.10

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