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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,635.26, 38,410.65 and 15,753.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,635.26, 38,410.65 and 15,753.66 is: 23,604.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,635.26 : 38,410.65 = 15,753.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,635.26/38,410.65 = 15,753.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,635.26x = 38,410.65 × 15,753.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,635.26x = 605,108,320.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,108,320.48/25,635.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,604.54

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