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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,825.08, 38,646.74 and 15,826.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,825.08, 38,646.74 and 15,826.70 is: 23,684.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,825.08 : 38,646.74 = 15,826.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,825.08/38,646.74 = 15,826.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,825.08x = 38,646.74 × 15,826.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,825.08x = 611,650,359.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,650,359.96/25,825.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,684.35

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