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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,693.41, 38,448.97 and 15,132.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,693.41, 38,448.97 and 15,132.63 is: 22,645.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,693.41 : 38,448.97 = 15,132.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,693.41/38,448.97 = 15,132.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,693.41x = 38,448.97 × 15,132.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,693.41x = 581,834,036.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,834,036.89/25,693.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,645.26

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