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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,661.82, 35,424.12 and 15,593.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,661.82, 35,424.12 and 15,593.52 is: 21,525.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,661.82 : 35,424.12 = 15,593.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,661.82/35,424.12 = 15,593.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,661.82x = 35,424.12 × 15,593.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,661.82x = 552,386,723.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,386,723.70/25,661.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,525.63

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