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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,577.67, 38,324.79 and 15,696.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,577.67, 38,324.79 and 15,696.09 is: 23,518.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,577.67 : 38,324.79 = 15,696.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,577.67/38,324.79 = 15,696.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,577.67x = 38,324.79 × 15,696.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,577.67x = 601,549,353.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,549,353.07/25,577.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,518.54

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