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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,536.42, 35,212.68 and 15,972.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,536.42, 35,212.68 and 15,972.84 is: 22,025.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,536.42 : 35,212.68 = 15,972.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,536.42/35,212.68 = 15,972.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,536.42x = 35,212.68 × 15,972.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,536.42x = 562,446,503.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,446,503.61/25,536.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,025.27

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