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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,673.22, 38,519.37 and 15,698.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,673.22, 38,519.37 and 15,698.41 is: 23,553.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,673.22 : 38,519.37 = 15,698.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,673.22/38,519.37 = 15,698.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,673.22x = 38,519.37 × 15,698.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,673.22x = 604,692,863.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,692,863.20/25,673.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,553.45

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