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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,404.14, 35,074.82 and 15,858.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,404.14, 35,074.82 and 15,858.56 is: 21,895.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,404.14 : 35,074.82 = 15,858.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,404.14/35,074.82 = 15,858.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,404.14x = 35,074.82 × 15,858.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,404.14x = 556,235,882.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,235,882.79/25,404.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,895.49

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