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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,866.66, 38,723.45 and 15,974.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,866.66, 38,723.45 and 15,974.13 is: 23,913.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,866.66 : 38,723.45 = 15,974.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,866.66/38,723.45 = 15,974.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,866.66x = 38,723.45 × 15,974.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,866.66x = 618,573,344.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,573,344.48/25,866.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,913.92

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