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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,825.12, 38,688.80 and 15,263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,825.12, 38,688.80 and 15,263.52 is: 22,866.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,825.12 : 38,688.80 = 15,263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,825.12/38,688.80 = 15,263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,825.12x = 38,688.80 × 15,263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,825.12x = 590,527,272.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,527,272.58/25,825.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,866.39

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