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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,736.92, 38,573.58 and 15,196.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,736.92, 38,573.58 and 15,196.25 is: 22,775.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,736.92 : 38,573.58 = 15,196.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,736.92/38,573.58 = 15,196.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,736.92x = 38,573.58 × 15,196.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,736.92x = 586,173,765.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,173,765.08/25,736.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,775.60

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