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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,673.76, 38,516.96 and 15,152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,673.76, 38,516.96 and 15,152.48 is: 22,732.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,673.76 : 38,516.96 = 15,152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,673.76/38,516.96 = 15,152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,673.76x = 38,516.96 × 15,152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,673.76x = 583,627,466.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,627,466.06/25,673.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,732.45

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