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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,437.84, 35,121.63 and 15,892.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,437.84, 35,121.63 and 15,892.29 is: 21,942.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,437.84 : 35,121.63 = 15,892.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,437.84/35,121.63 = 15,892.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,437.84x = 35,121.63 × 15,892.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,437.84x = 558,163,129.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,163,129.23/25,437.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,942.24

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