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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,950.41, 38,937.90 and 15,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,950.41, 38,937.90 and 15,441.20 is: 23,169.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,950.41 : 38,937.90 = 15,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,950.41/38,937.90 = 15,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,950.41x = 38,937.90 × 15,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,950.41x = 601,247,901.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,247,901.48/25,950.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,169.11

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