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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,599.22, 38,287.86 and 15,044.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,599.22, 38,287.86 and 15,044.11 is: 22,500.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,599.22 : 38,287.86 = 15,044.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,599.22/38,287.86 = 15,044.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,599.22x = 38,287.86 × 15,044.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,599.22x = 576,006,777.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,006,777.50/25,599.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,500.95

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