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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,388.10, 38,052.71 and 15,008.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,388.10, 38,052.71 and 15,008.58 is: 22,495.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,388.10 : 38,052.71 = 15,008.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,388.10/38,052.71 = 15,008.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,388.10x = 38,052.71 × 15,008.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,388.10x = 571,117,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,117,142.25/25,388.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,495.47

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