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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,392.12, 35,036.96 and 15,954

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,392.12, 35,036.96 and 15,954 is: 22,013.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,392.12 : 35,036.96 = 15,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,392.12/35,036.96 = 15,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,392.12x = 35,036.96 × 15,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,392.12x = 558,979,659.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,979,659.84/25,392.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,013.90

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