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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,732.44, 35,512.16 and 15,659.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,732.44, 35,512.16 and 15,659.28 is: 21,610.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,732.44 : 35,512.16 = 15,659.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,732.44/35,512.16 = 15,659.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,732.44x = 35,512.16 × 15,659.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,732.44x = 556,094,778.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,094,778.55/25,732.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,610.65

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