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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,647.20, 38,470.80 and 15,754.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,647.20, 38,470.80 and 15,754.40 is: 23,631.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,647.20 : 38,470.80 = 15,754.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,647.20/38,470.80 = 15,754.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,647.20x = 38,470.80 × 15,754.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,647.20x = 606,084,371.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,084,371.52/25,647.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,631.60

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