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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,660.32, 35,422.05 and 15,592.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,660.32, 35,422.05 and 15,592.02 is: 21,523.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,660.32 : 35,422.05 = 15,592.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,660.32/35,422.05 = 15,592.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,660.32x = 35,422.05 × 15,592.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,660.32x = 552,301,312.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,301,312.04/25,660.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,523.56

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