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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,669.22, 38,513.37 and 15,694.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,669.22, 38,513.37 and 15,694.40 is: 23,547.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,669.22 : 38,513.37 = 15,694.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,669.22/38,513.37 = 15,694.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,669.22x = 38,513.37 × 15,694.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,669.22x = 604,444,389.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,444,389.27/25,669.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,547.44

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