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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,607.70, 38,411.55 and 15,714.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,607.70, 38,411.55 and 15,714.90 is: 23,572.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,607.70 : 38,411.55 = 15,714.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,607.70/38,411.55 = 15,714.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,607.70x = 38,411.55 × 15,714.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,607.70x = 603,633,667.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,633,667.10/25,607.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,572.35

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