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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,396.92, 38,138.88 and 15,593.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,396.92, 38,138.88 and 15,593.76 is: 23,417.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,396.92 : 38,138.88 = 15,593.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,396.92/38,138.88 = 15,593.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,396.92x = 38,138.88 × 15,593.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,396.92x = 594,728,541.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,728,541.39/25,396.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,417.35

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