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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,955.14, 38,883.48 and 15,402.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,955.14, 38,883.48 and 15,402.86 is: 23,075.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,955.14 : 38,883.48 = 15,402.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,955.14/38,883.48 = 15,402.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,955.14x = 38,883.48 × 15,402.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,955.14x = 598,916,798.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,916,798.75/25,955.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,075.07

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