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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,398.26, 35,044.62 and 15,961.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,398.26, 35,044.62 and 15,961.37 is: 22,023.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,398.26 : 35,044.62 = 15,961.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,398.26/35,044.62 = 15,961.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,398.26x = 35,044.62 × 15,961.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,398.26x = 559,360,146.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,360,146.33/25,398.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,023.56

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