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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,855.19, 38,770.02 and 15,184.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,855.19, 38,770.02 and 15,184.23 is: 22,768.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,855.19 : 38,770.02 = 15,184.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,855.19/38,770.02 = 15,184.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,855.19x = 38,770.02 × 15,184.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,855.19x = 588,692,828.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,692,828.09/25,855.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,768.84

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