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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,808.45, 38,614.80 and 15,284.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,808.45, 38,614.80 and 15,284.12 is: 22,868.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,808.45 : 38,614.80 = 15,284.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,808.45/38,614.80 = 15,284.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,808.45x = 38,614.80 × 15,284.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,808.45x = 590,193,236.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,193,236.98/25,808.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,868.22

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