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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,711.80, 38,567.70 and 15,343.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,711.80, 38,567.70 and 15,343.80 is: 23,015.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,711.80 : 38,567.70 = 15,343.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,711.80/38,567.70 = 15,343.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,711.80x = 38,567.70 × 15,343.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,711.80x = 591,775,075.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,775,075.26/25,711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,015.70

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