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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,558.77, 35,269.32 and 15,998.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,558.77, 35,269.32 and 15,998.24 is: 22,076.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,558.77 : 35,269.32 = 15,998.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,558.77/35,269.32 = 15,998.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,558.77x = 35,269.32 × 15,998.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,558.77x = 564,246,869.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,246,869.65/25,558.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,076.45

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