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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,759.25, 38,637.61 and 15,091.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,759.25, 38,637.61 and 15,091.65 is: 22,636.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,759.25 : 38,637.61 = 15,091.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,759.25/38,637.61 = 15,091.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,759.25x = 38,637.61 × 15,091.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,759.25x = 583,105,249.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,105,249.23/25,759.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,636.73

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