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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,661.51, 38,501.82 and 15,686.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,661.51, 38,501.82 and 15,686.72 is: 23,535.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,661.51 : 38,501.82 = 15,686.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,661.51/38,501.82 = 15,686.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,661.51x = 38,501.82 × 15,686.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,661.51x = 603,967,077.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,967,077.32/25,661.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,535.92

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