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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,699.80, 38,549.70 and 15,331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,699.80, 38,549.70 and 15,331.80 is: 22,997.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,699.80 : 38,549.70 = 15,331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,699.80/38,549.70 = 15,331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,699.80x = 38,549.70 × 15,331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,699.80x = 591,036,290.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,036,290.46/25,699.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,997.70

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