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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,909.80, 38,864.70 and 15,412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,909.80, 38,864.70 and 15,412.20 is: 23,118.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,909.80 : 38,864.70 = 15,412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,909.80/38,864.70 = 15,412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,909.80x = 38,864.70 × 15,412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,909.80x = 598,990,529.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,990,529.34/25,909.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,118.30

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