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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,971.57, 38,916.86 and 15,420.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,971.57, 38,916.86 and 15,420.51 is: 23,106.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,971.57 : 38,916.86 = 15,420.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,971.57/38,916.86 = 15,420.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,971.57x = 38,916.86 × 15,420.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,971.57x = 600,117,751.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,117,751.70/25,971.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,106.72

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