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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,740.82, 38,548.35 and 15,866.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,740.82, 38,548.35 and 15,866.51 is: 23,761.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,740.82 : 38,548.35 = 15,866.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,740.82/38,548.35 = 15,866.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,740.82x = 38,548.35 × 15,866.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,740.82x = 611,627,701.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,627,701.43/25,740.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,761.01

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