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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,738.20, 38,614.59 and 15,217.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,738.20, 38,614.59 and 15,217.52 is: 22,830.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,738.20 : 38,614.59 = 15,217.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,738.20/38,614.59 = 15,217.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,738.20x = 38,614.59 × 15,217.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,738.20x = 587,618,102.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,618,102.54/25,738.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,830.58

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