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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,367.30, 35,002.79 and 15,929.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,367.30, 35,002.79 and 15,929.18 is: 21,979.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,367.30 : 35,002.79 = 15,929.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,367.30/35,002.79 = 15,929.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,367.30x = 35,002.79 × 15,929.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,367.30x = 557,565,662.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,565,662.77/25,367.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,979.70

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