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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,498.20, 38,247.30 and 15,130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,498.20, 38,247.30 and 15,130.20 is: 22,695.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,498.20 : 38,247.30 = 15,130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,498.20/38,247.30 = 15,130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,498.20x = 38,247.30 × 15,130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,498.20x = 578,689,298.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,689,298.46/25,498.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,695.30

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