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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,924.70, 38,897.96 and 15,414.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,924.70, 38,897.96 and 15,414.79 is: 23,128.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,924.70 : 38,897.96 = 15,414.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,924.70/38,897.96 = 15,414.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,924.70x = 38,897.96 × 15,414.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,924.70x = 599,603,884.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,603,884.83/25,924.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,128.67

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