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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,882.83, 38,801.30 and 15,326.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,882.83, 38,801.30 and 15,326.91 is: 22,976.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,882.83 : 38,801.30 = 15,326.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,882.83/38,801.30 = 15,326.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,882.83x = 38,801.30 × 15,326.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,882.83x = 594,703,956.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,703,956.35/25,882.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,976.77

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