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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,771.02, 38,659.38 and 15,770.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,771.02, 38,659.38 and 15,770.88 is: 23,658.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,771.02 : 38,659.38 = 15,770.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,771.02/38,659.38 = 15,770.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,771.02x = 38,659.38 × 15,770.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,771.02x = 609,692,442.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,692,442.85/25,771.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,658.06

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