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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,809.56, 38,738.10 and 15,968.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,809.56, 38,738.10 and 15,968.06 is: 23,966.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,809.56 : 38,738.10 = 15,968.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,809.56/38,738.10 = 15,968.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,809.56x = 38,738.10 × 15,968.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,809.56x = 618,572,305.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,572,305.09/25,809.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,966.79

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