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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,761.18, 38,685.87 and 15,824.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,761.18, 38,685.87 and 15,824.19 is: 23,763.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,761.18 : 38,685.87 = 15,824.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,761.18/38,685.87 = 15,824.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,761.18x = 38,685.87 × 15,824.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,761.18x = 612,172,557.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,172,557.20/25,761.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,763.37

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