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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,536.76, 35,229.90 and 15,595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,536.76, 35,229.90 and 15,595 is: 21,514.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,536.76 : 35,229.90 = 15,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,536.76/35,229.90 = 15,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,536.76x = 35,229.90 × 15,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,536.76x = 549,410,290.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,410,290.50/25,536.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,514.49

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