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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,955.64, 38,884.23 and 15,403.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,955.64, 38,884.23 and 15,403.36 is: 23,075.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,955.64 : 38,884.23 = 15,403.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,955.64/38,884.23 = 15,403.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,955.64x = 38,884.23 × 15,403.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,955.64x = 598,947,793.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,947,793.01/25,955.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,075.82

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