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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,768.20, 38,593.62 and 15,358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,768.20, 38,593.62 and 15,358.44 is: 23,002.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,768.20 : 38,593.62 = 15,358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,768.20/38,593.62 = 15,358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,768.20x = 38,593.62 × 15,358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,768.20x = 592,737,797.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,737,797.15/25,768.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,002.69

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