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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,882.20, 38,764.98 and 15,472.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,882.20, 38,764.98 and 15,472.20 is: 23,173.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,882.20 : 38,764.98 = 15,472.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,882.20/38,764.98 = 15,472.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,882.20x = 38,764.98 × 15,472.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,882.20x = 599,779,523.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,779,523.56/25,882.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,173.44

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