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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,930.70, 38,797.91 and 15,406.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,930.70, 38,797.91 and 15,406.37 is: 23,051.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,930.70 : 38,797.91 = 15,406.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,930.70/38,797.91 = 15,406.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,930.70x = 38,797.91 × 15,406.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,930.70x = 597,734,879.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,734,879.65/25,930.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,051.24

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