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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,396.62, 38,096.15 and 15,412.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,396.62, 38,096.15 and 15,412.07 is: 23,118.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,396.62 : 38,096.15 = 15,412.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,396.62/38,096.15 = 15,412.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,396.62x = 38,096.15 × 15,412.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,396.62x = 587,140,262.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,140,262.99/25,396.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,118.83

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