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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,607.68, 38,376.69 and 15,082.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,607.68, 38,376.69 and 15,082.54 is: 22,603.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,607.68 : 38,376.69 = 15,082.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,607.68/38,376.69 = 15,082.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,607.68x = 38,376.69 × 15,082.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,607.68x = 578,817,809.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,817,809.49/25,607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,603.29

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