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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,397.15, 38,040.44 and 15,506.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,397.15, 38,040.44 and 15,506.44 is: 23,225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,397.15 : 38,040.44 = 15,506.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,397.15/38,040.44 = 15,506.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,397.15x = 38,040.44 × 15,506.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,397.15x = 589,871,627.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,871,627.80/25,397.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,225.90

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