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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,525.92, 35,223.96 and 15,970.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,525.92, 35,223.96 and 15,970.08 is: 22,037.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,525.92 : 35,223.96 = 15,970.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,525.92/35,223.96 = 15,970.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,525.92x = 35,223.96 × 15,970.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,525.92x = 562,529,459.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,529,459.12/25,525.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,037.58

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