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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,518.51, 38,277.77 and 15,098.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,518.51, 38,277.77 and 15,098.67 is: 22,648.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,518.51 : 38,277.77 = 15,098.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,518.51/38,277.77 = 15,098.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,518.51x = 38,277.77 × 15,098.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,518.51x = 577,943,342.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,943,342.07/25,518.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,648.01

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