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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,398.15, 38,041.93 and 15,507.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,398.15, 38,041.93 and 15,507.44 is: 23,227.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,398.15 : 38,041.93 = 15,507.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,398.15/38,041.93 = 15,507.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,398.15x = 38,041.93 × 15,507.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,398.15x = 589,932,946.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,932,946.96/25,398.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,227.40

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