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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,913.25, 38,868.33 and 15,245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,913.25, 38,868.33 and 15,245.60 is: 22,867.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,913.25 : 38,868.33 = 15,245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,913.25/38,868.33 = 15,245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,913.25x = 38,868.33 × 15,245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,913.25x = 592,571,011.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,571,011.85/25,913.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,867.49

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