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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,922.40, 38,860.80 and 15,366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,922.40, 38,860.80 and 15,366.40 is: 23,036.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,922.40 : 38,860.80 = 15,366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,922.40/38,860.80 = 15,366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,922.40x = 38,860.80 × 15,366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,922.40x = 597,150,597.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,150,597.12/25,922.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,036.08

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