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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,438.84, 35,123.01 and 15,893.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,438.84, 35,123.01 and 15,893.29 is: 21,943.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,438.84 : 35,123.01 = 15,893.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,438.84/35,123.01 = 15,893.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,438.84x = 35,123.01 × 15,893.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,438.84x = 558,220,183.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,220,183.60/25,438.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,943.62

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