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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,813.41, 38,622.27 and 15,289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,813.41, 38,622.27 and 15,289.08 is: 22,875.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,813.41 : 38,622.27 = 15,289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,813.41/38,622.27 = 15,289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,813.41x = 38,622.27 × 15,289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,813.41x = 590,498,975.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,498,975.81/25,813.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,875.67

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