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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,674.26, 38,517.71 and 15,152.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,674.26, 38,517.71 and 15,152.98 is: 22,733.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,674.26 : 38,517.71 = 15,152.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,674.26/38,517.71 = 15,152.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,674.26x = 38,517.71 × 15,152.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,674.26x = 583,658,089.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,658,089.28/25,674.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,733.20

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