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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,759.09, 35,547.53 and 15,687.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,759.09, 35,547.53 and 15,687.53 is: 21,648.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,759.09 : 35,547.53 = 15,687.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,759.09/35,547.53 = 15,687.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,759.09x = 35,547.53 × 15,687.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,759.09x = 557,652,804.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,652,804.78/25,759.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,648.78

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