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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,547.79, 35,251.83 and 15,986.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,547.79, 35,251.83 and 15,986.55 is: 22,058.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,547.79 : 35,251.83 = 15,986.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,547.79/35,251.83 = 15,986.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,547.79x = 35,251.83 × 15,986.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,547.79x = 563,555,142.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,555,142.89/25,547.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,058.86

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