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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,962.14, 38,893.98 and 15,409.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,962.14, 38,893.98 and 15,409.86 is: 23,085.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,962.14 : 38,893.98 = 15,409.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,962.14/38,893.98 = 15,409.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,962.14x = 38,893.98 × 15,409.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,962.14x = 599,350,786.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,350,786.64/25,962.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,085.57

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