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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,895.65, 38,849.15 and 15,375.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,895.65, 38,849.15 and 15,375.27 is: 23,066.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,895.65 : 38,849.15 = 15,375.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,895.65/38,849.15 = 15,375.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,895.65x = 38,849.15 × 15,375.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,895.65x = 597,316,170.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,316,170.52/25,895.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,066.27

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