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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,672.86, 35,430.93 and 15,598.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,672.86, 35,430.93 and 15,598.98 is: 21,528.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,672.86 : 35,430.93 = 15,598.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,672.86/35,430.93 = 15,598.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,672.86x = 35,430.93 × 15,598.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,672.86x = 552,686,368.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,686,368.45/25,672.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,528.04

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