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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,514.56, 35,227.62 and 15,958.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,514.56, 35,227.62 and 15,958.60 is: 22,033.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,514.56 : 35,227.62 = 15,958.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,514.56/35,227.62 = 15,958.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,514.56x = 35,227.62 × 15,958.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,514.56x = 562,183,496.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,183,496.53/25,514.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,033.83

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