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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,932.96, 38,845.44 and 15,539.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,932.96, 38,845.44 and 15,539.04 is: 23,276.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,932.96 : 38,845.44 = 15,539.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,932.96/38,845.44 = 15,539.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,932.96x = 38,845.44 × 15,539.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,932.96x = 603,620,845.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,620,845.98/25,932.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,276.20

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