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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,396.26, 35,041.86 and 15,959.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,396.26, 35,041.86 and 15,959.37 is: 22,020.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,396.26 : 35,041.86 = 15,959.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,396.26/35,041.86 = 15,959.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,396.26x = 35,041.86 × 15,959.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,396.26x = 559,246,009.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,246,009.23/25,396.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,020.80

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