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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,766.23, 38,648.10 and 15,098.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,766.23, 38,648.10 and 15,098.53 is: 22,647.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,766.23 : 38,648.10 = 15,098.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,766.23/38,648.10 = 15,098.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,766.23x = 38,648.10 × 15,098.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,766.23x = 583,529,497.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,529,497.29/25,766.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,647.07

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