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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,396.18, 35,050.61 and 15,837.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,396.18, 35,050.61 and 15,837.63 is: 21,858.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,396.18 : 35,050.61 = 15,837.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,396.18/35,050.61 = 15,837.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,396.18x = 35,050.61 × 15,837.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,396.18x = 555,118,592.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,118,592.45/25,396.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,858.35

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