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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,598.22, 38,286.36 and 15,043.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,598.22, 38,286.36 and 15,043.11 is: 22,499.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,598.22 : 38,286.36 = 15,043.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,598.22/38,286.36 = 15,043.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,598.22x = 38,286.36 × 15,043.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,598.22x = 575,945,924.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,945,924.98/25,598.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,499.45

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