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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,805.60, 38,737.20 and 15,423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,805.60, 38,737.20 and 15,423.20 is: 23,152.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,805.60 : 38,737.20 = 15,423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,805.60/38,737.20 = 15,423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,805.60x = 38,737.20 × 15,423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,805.60x = 597,451,583.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,451,583.04/25,805.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,152.01

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