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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,690.29, 38,520.84 and 15,309.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,690.29, 38,520.84 and 15,309.33 is: 22,955.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,690.29 : 38,520.84 = 15,309.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,690.29/38,520.84 = 15,309.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,690.29x = 38,520.84 × 15,309.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,690.29x = 589,728,251.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,728,251.44/25,690.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,955.30

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