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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,841.01, 38,738.74 and 15,285.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,841.01, 38,738.74 and 15,285.09 is: 22,914.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,841.01 : 38,738.74 = 15,285.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,841.01/38,738.74 = 15,285.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,841.01x = 38,738.74 × 15,285.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,841.01x = 592,125,127.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,125,127.39/25,841.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,914.16

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