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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,539.76, 35,234.04 and 15,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,539.76, 35,234.04 and 15,598 is: 21,518.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,539.76 : 35,234.04 = 15,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,539.76/35,234.04 = 15,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,539.76x = 35,234.04 × 15,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,539.76x = 549,580,555.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,580,555.92/25,539.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,518.63

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