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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,575.66, 35,277.51 and 15,998.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,575.66, 35,277.51 and 15,998.93 is: 22,067.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,575.66 : 35,277.51 = 15,998.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,575.66/35,277.51 = 15,998.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,575.66x = 35,277.51 × 15,998.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,575.66x = 564,402,354.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,402,354.83/25,575.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,067.95

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