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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,595.14, 38,392.33 and 15,602.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,595.14, 38,392.33 and 15,602.83 is: 23,404.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,595.14 : 38,392.33 = 15,602.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,595.14/38,392.33 = 15,602.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,595.14x = 38,392.33 × 15,602.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,595.14x = 599,028,892.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,028,892.56/25,595.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,404.01

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