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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,392.89, 35,059.32 and 15,847.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,392.89, 35,059.32 and 15,847.32 is: 21,879.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,392.89 : 35,059.32 = 15,847.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,392.89/35,059.32 = 15,847.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,392.89x = 35,059.32 × 15,847.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,392.89x = 555,596,273.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,596,273.61/25,392.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,879.99

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