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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,366.05, 35,001.06 and 15,927.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,366.05, 35,001.06 and 15,927.93 is: 21,977.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,366.05 : 35,001.06 = 15,927.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,366.05/35,001.06 = 15,927.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,366.05x = 35,001.06 × 15,927.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,366.05x = 557,494,433.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,494,433.61/25,366.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,977.98

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