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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,386.60, 38,050.46 and 15,007.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,386.60, 38,050.46 and 15,007.08 is: 22,493.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,386.60 : 38,050.46 = 15,007.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,386.60/38,050.46 = 15,007.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,386.60x = 38,050.46 × 15,007.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,386.60x = 571,026,297.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,026,297.26/25,386.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,493.22

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