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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,732.29, 38,566.62 and 15,191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,732.29, 38,566.62 and 15,191.64 is: 22,768.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,732.29 : 38,566.62 = 15,191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,732.29/38,566.62 = 15,191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,732.29x = 38,566.62 × 15,191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,732.29x = 585,890,207.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,890,207.06/25,732.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,768.68

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