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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,599.72, 38,288.61 and 15,044.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,599.72, 38,288.61 and 15,044.61 is: 22,501.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,599.72 : 38,288.61 = 15,044.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,599.72/38,288.61 = 15,044.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,599.72x = 38,288.61 × 15,044.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,599.72x = 576,037,204.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,037,204.89/25,599.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,501.70

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