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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,921.48, 38,955.35 and 15,393.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,921.48, 38,955.35 and 15,393.33 is: 23,133.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,921.48 : 38,955.35 = 15,393.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,921.48/38,955.35 = 15,393.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,921.48x = 38,955.35 × 15,393.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,921.48x = 599,652,557.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,652,557.82/25,921.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,133.42

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