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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,712.27, 38,513.70 and 15,170.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,712.27, 38,513.70 and 15,170.93 is: 22,724.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,712.27 : 38,513.70 = 15,170.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,712.27/38,513.70 = 15,170.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,712.27x = 38,513.70 × 15,170.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,712.27x = 584,288,454.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,288,454.17/25,712.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,724.11

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