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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,767.26, 38,649.59 and 15,099.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,767.26, 38,649.59 and 15,099.65 is: 22,648.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,767.26 : 38,649.59 = 15,099.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,767.26/38,649.59 = 15,099.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,767.26x = 38,649.59 × 15,099.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,767.26x = 583,595,206.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,595,206.15/25,767.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,648.71

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