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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,826.08, 38,738.16 and 15,982.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,826.08, 38,738.16 and 15,982.24 is: 23,972.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,826.08 : 38,738.16 = 15,982.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,826.08/38,738.16 = 15,982.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,826.08x = 38,738.16 × 15,982.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,826.08x = 619,122,570.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,122,570.28/25,826.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,972.77

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