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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,774.02, 38,663.91 and 15,773.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,774.02, 38,663.91 and 15,773.94 is: 23,662.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,774.02 : 38,663.91 = 15,773.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,774.02/38,663.91 = 15,773.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,774.02x = 38,663.91 × 15,773.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,774.02x = 609,882,196.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,882,196.51/25,774.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,662.67

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