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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,759.64, 38,604.33 and 15,767.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,759.64, 38,604.33 and 15,767.87 is: 23,630.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,759.64 : 38,604.33 = 15,767.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,759.64/38,604.33 = 15,767.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,759.64x = 38,604.33 × 15,767.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,759.64x = 608,707,863.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,707,863.86/25,759.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,630.29

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