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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,684.29, 38,511.86 and 15,303.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,684.29, 38,511.86 and 15,303.33 is: 22,946.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,684.29 : 38,511.86 = 15,303.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,684.29/38,511.86 = 15,303.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,684.29x = 38,511.86 × 15,303.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,684.29x = 589,359,625.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,359,625.98/25,684.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,946.31

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