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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,590.49, 38,298.98 and 15,735.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,590.49, 38,298.98 and 15,735.97 is: 23,550.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,590.49 : 38,298.98 = 15,735.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,590.49/38,298.98 = 15,735.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,590.49x = 38,298.98 × 15,735.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,590.49x = 602,671,521.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,671,521.63/25,590.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,550.60

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