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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,413.66, 35,060.76 and 15,847.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,413.66, 35,060.76 and 15,847.92 is: 21,863.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,413.66 : 35,060.76 = 15,847.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,413.66/35,060.76 = 15,847.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,413.66x = 35,060.76 × 15,847.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,413.66x = 555,640,119.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,640,119.62/25,413.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,863.84

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