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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,792.07, 35,599.39 and 15,726.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,792.07, 35,599.39 and 15,726.06 is: 21,705.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,792.07 : 35,599.39 = 15,726.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,792.07/35,599.39 = 15,726.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,792.07x = 35,599.39 × 15,726.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,792.07x = 559,838,103.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,838,103.79/25,792.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,705.83

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