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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,795.08, 38,691 and 15,399

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,795.08, 38,691 and 15,399 is: 23,097.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,795.08 : 38,691 = 15,399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,795.08/38,691 = 15,399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,795.08x = 38,691 × 15,399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,795.08x = 595,802,709
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,802,709/25,795.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,097.53

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