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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,822.29, 38,635.68 and 15,297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,822.29, 38,635.68 and 15,297.96 is: 22,889.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,822.29 : 38,635.68 = 15,297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,822.29/38,635.68 = 15,297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,822.29x = 38,635.68 × 15,297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,822.29x = 591,047,087.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,047,087.21/25,822.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,889.03

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