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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,766.20, 38,590.62 and 15,356.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,766.20, 38,590.62 and 15,356.44 is: 22,999.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,766.20 : 38,590.62 = 15,356.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,766.20/38,590.62 = 15,356.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,766.20x = 38,590.62 × 15,356.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,766.20x = 592,614,540.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,614,540.59/25,766.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,999.69

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