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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,687.79, 38,517.09 and 15,306.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,687.79, 38,517.09 and 15,306.83 is: 22,951.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,687.79 : 38,517.09 = 15,306.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,687.79/38,517.09 = 15,306.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,687.79x = 38,517.09 × 15,306.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,687.79x = 589,574,548.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,574,548.72/25,687.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,951.55

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