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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,775.32, 38,626.26 and 15,247.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,775.32, 38,626.26 and 15,247.48 is: 22,849.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,775.32 : 38,626.26 = 15,247.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,775.32/38,626.26 = 15,247.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,775.32x = 38,626.26 × 15,247.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,775.32x = 588,953,126.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,953,126.82/25,775.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,849.50

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