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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,426.72, 38,151.06 and 15,038.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,426.72, 38,151.06 and 15,038.56 is: 22,564.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,426.72 : 38,151.06 = 15,038.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,426.72/38,151.06 = 15,038.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,426.72x = 38,151.06 × 15,038.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,426.72x = 573,737,004.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,737,004.87/25,426.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,564.33

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