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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,668.36, 35,424.72 and 15,594.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,668.36, 35,424.72 and 15,594.48 is: 21,521.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,668.36 : 35,424.72 = 15,594.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,668.36/35,424.72 = 15,594.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,668.36x = 35,424.72 × 15,594.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,668.36x = 552,430,087.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,430,087.55/25,668.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,521.83

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