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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,767.20, 38,592.12 and 15,357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,767.20, 38,592.12 and 15,357.44 is: 23,001.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,767.20 : 38,592.12 = 15,357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,767.20/38,592.12 = 15,357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,767.20x = 38,592.12 × 15,357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,767.20x = 592,676,167.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,676,167.37/25,767.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,001.19

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