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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,576.21, 38,389.22 and 15,734.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,576.21, 38,389.22 and 15,734.71 is: 23,617.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,576.21 : 38,389.22 = 15,734.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,576.21/38,389.22 = 15,734.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,576.21x = 38,389.22 × 15,734.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,576.21x = 604,043,243.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,043,243.83/25,576.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,617.39

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