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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,604.56, 38,396.35 and 15,095.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,604.56, 38,396.35 and 15,095.57 is: 22,637.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,604.56 : 38,396.35 = 15,095.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,604.56/38,396.35 = 15,095.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,604.56x = 38,396.35 × 15,095.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,604.56x = 579,614,658.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,614,658.51/25,604.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,637.17

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