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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,439.59, 38,103.90 and 15,548.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,439.59, 38,103.90 and 15,548.88 is: 23,289.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,439.59 : 38,103.90 = 15,548.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,439.59/38,103.90 = 15,548.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,439.59x = 38,103.90 × 15,548.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,439.59x = 592,472,968.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,472,968.63/25,439.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,289.41

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