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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,775.08, 35,582.82 and 15,844.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,775.08, 35,582.82 and 15,844.84 is: 21,874.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,775.08 : 35,582.82 = 15,844.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,775.08/35,582.82 = 15,844.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,775.08x = 35,582.82 × 15,844.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,775.08x = 563,804,089.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,804,089.65/25,775.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,874.00

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