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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,799.72, 38,623.03 and 15,774.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,799.72, 38,623.03 and 15,774.45 is: 23,614.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,799.72 : 38,623.03 = 15,774.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,799.72/38,623.03 = 15,774.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,799.72x = 38,623.03 × 15,774.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,799.72x = 609,256,871.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,256,871.31/25,799.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,614.87

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