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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,822.54, 38,636.07 and 15,298.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,822.54, 38,636.07 and 15,298.21 is: 22,889.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,822.54 : 38,636.07 = 15,298.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,822.54/38,636.07 = 15,298.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,822.54x = 38,636.07 × 15,298.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,822.54x = 591,062,712.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,062,712.43/25,822.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,889.41

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