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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,675.36, 38,571.12 and 15,293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,675.36, 38,571.12 and 15,293.92 is: 22,975.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,675.36 : 38,571.12 = 15,293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,675.36/38,571.12 = 15,293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,675.36x = 38,571.12 × 15,293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,675.36x = 589,903,623.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,903,623.59/25,675.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,975.48

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