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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,593.41, 38,398.88 and 15,618.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,593.41, 38,398.88 and 15,618.16 is: 23,432.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,593.41 : 38,398.88 = 15,618.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,593.41/38,398.88 = 15,618.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,593.41x = 38,398.88 × 15,618.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,593.41x = 599,719,677.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,719,677.57/25,593.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,432.58

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