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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,963.14, 38,895.48 and 15,410.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,963.14, 38,895.48 and 15,410.86 is: 23,087.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,963.14 : 38,895.48 = 15,410.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,963.14/38,895.48 = 15,410.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,963.14x = 38,895.48 × 15,410.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,963.14x = 599,412,796.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,412,796.91/25,963.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,087.07

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