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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,877.21, 38,717.40 and 15,991.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,877.21, 38,717.40 and 15,991.97 is: 23,927.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,877.21 : 38,717.40 = 15,991.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,877.21/38,717.40 = 15,991.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,877.21x = 38,717.40 × 15,991.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,877.21x = 619,167,499.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,167,499.28/25,877.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,927.14

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