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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,759.84, 38,674.32 and 15,249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,759.84, 38,674.32 and 15,249.28 is: 22,894.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,759.84 : 38,674.32 = 15,249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,759.84/38,674.32 = 15,249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,759.84x = 38,674.32 × 15,249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,759.84x = 589,755,534.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,755,534.49/25,759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,894.38

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