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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,858.66, 38,711.44 and 15,966.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,858.66, 38,711.44 and 15,966.13 is: 23,901.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,858.66 : 38,711.44 = 15,966.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,858.66/38,711.44 = 15,966.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,858.66x = 38,711.44 × 15,966.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,858.66x = 618,071,883.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,071,883.53/25,858.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,901.93

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