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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,744.15, 35,529.92 and 15,678.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,744.15, 35,529.92 and 15,678.49 is: 21,638.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,744.15 : 35,529.92 = 15,678.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,744.15/35,529.92 = 15,678.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,744.15x = 35,529.92 × 15,678.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,744.15x = 557,055,495.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,055,495.42/25,744.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,638.14

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