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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,952.80, 38,929.20 and 15,584.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,952.80, 38,929.20 and 15,584.80 is: 23,377.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,952.80 : 38,929.20 = 15,584.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,952.80/38,929.20 = 15,584.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,952.80x = 38,929.20 × 15,584.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,952.80x = 606,703,796.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,703,796.16/25,952.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,377.20

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