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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,805.46, 38,610.30 and 15,281.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,805.46, 38,610.30 and 15,281.12 is: 22,863.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,805.46 : 38,610.30 = 15,281.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,805.46/38,610.30 = 15,281.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,805.46x = 38,610.30 × 15,281.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,805.46x = 590,008,627.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,008,627.54/25,805.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,863.71

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