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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,598.97, 38,287.49 and 15,043.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,598.97, 38,287.49 and 15,043.86 is: 22,500.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,598.97 : 38,287.49 = 15,043.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,598.97/38,287.49 = 15,043.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,598.97x = 38,287.49 × 15,043.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,598.97x = 575,991,564.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,991,564.09/25,598.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,500.58

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