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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,671.52, 38,516.82 and 15,696.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,671.52, 38,516.82 and 15,696.73 is: 23,550.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,671.52 : 38,516.82 = 15,696.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,671.52/38,516.82 = 15,696.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,671.52x = 38,516.82 × 15,696.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,671.52x = 604,588,124.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,588,124.00/25,671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,550.93

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