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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,924.20, 38,897.22 and 15,414.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,924.20, 38,897.22 and 15,414.30 is: 23,127.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,924.20 : 38,897.22 = 15,414.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,924.20/38,897.22 = 15,414.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,924.20x = 38,897.22 × 15,414.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,924.20x = 599,573,418.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,573,418.25/25,924.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,127.94

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