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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,914.25, 38,869.83 and 15,246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,914.25, 38,869.83 and 15,246.60 is: 22,868.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,914.25 : 38,869.83 = 15,246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,914.25/38,869.83 = 15,246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,914.25x = 38,869.83 × 15,246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,914.25x = 592,632,750.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,632,750.08/25,914.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,868.99

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