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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,610.68, 38,381.18 and 15,085.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,610.68, 38,381.18 and 15,085.54 is: 22,607.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,610.68 : 38,381.18 = 15,085.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,610.68/38,381.18 = 15,085.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,610.68x = 38,381.18 × 15,085.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,610.68x = 579,000,826.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,000,826.14/25,610.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,607.79

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