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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,627.20, 38,440.80 and 15,129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,627.20, 38,440.80 and 15,129.60 is: 22,694.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,627.20 : 38,440.80 = 15,129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,627.20/38,440.80 = 15,129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,627.20x = 38,440.80 × 15,129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,627.20x = 581,593,927.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,593,927.68/25,627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,694.40

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