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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,770.39, 38,664.78 and 15,898.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,770.39, 38,664.78 and 15,898.17 is: 23,852.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,770.39 : 38,664.78 = 15,898.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,770.39/38,664.78 = 15,898.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,770.39x = 38,664.78 × 15,898.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,770.39x = 614,699,245.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,699,245.45/25,770.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,852.93

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