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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,926.48, 38,849.93 and 15,375.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,926.48, 38,849.93 and 15,375.72 is: 23,039.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,926.48 : 38,849.93 = 15,375.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,926.48/38,849.93 = 15,375.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,926.48x = 38,849.93 × 15,375.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,926.48x = 597,345,772.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,345,772.17/25,926.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,039.99

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