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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,664.20, 35,427.40 and 15,595.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,664.20, 35,427.40 and 15,595.88 is: 21,528.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,664.20 : 35,427.40 = 15,595.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,664.20/35,427.40 = 15,595.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,664.20x = 35,427.40 × 15,595.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,664.20x = 552,521,479.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,521,479.11/25,664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,528.88

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