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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,441.84, 35,127.15 and 15,896.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,441.84, 35,127.15 and 15,896.29 is: 21,947.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,441.84 : 35,127.15 = 15,896.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,441.84/35,127.15 = 15,896.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,441.84x = 35,127.15 × 15,896.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,441.84x = 558,391,363.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,391,363.27/25,441.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,947.76

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