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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,942.08, 38,825.16 and 15,953.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,942.08, 38,825.16 and 15,953.10 is: 23,875.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,942.08 : 38,825.16 = 15,953.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,942.08/38,825.16 = 15,953.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,942.08x = 38,825.16 × 15,953.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,942.08x = 619,381,660.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,381,660.00/25,942.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,875.56

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