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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,568.15, 35,274.23 and 15,873.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,568.15, 35,274.23 and 15,873.05 is: 21,898.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,568.15 : 35,274.23 = 15,873.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,568.15/35,274.23 = 15,873.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,568.15x = 35,274.23 × 15,873.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,568.15x = 559,909,616.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,909,616.50/25,568.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,898.71

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