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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,552.77, 35,261.07 and 15,992.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,552.77, 35,261.07 and 15,992.26 is: 22,068.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,552.77 : 35,261.07 = 15,992.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,552.77/35,261.07 = 15,992.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,552.77x = 35,261.07 × 15,992.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,552.77x = 563,904,240.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,904,240.32/25,552.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,068.22

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