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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,792.61, 35,600.12 and 15,726.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,792.61, 35,600.12 and 15,726.59 is: 21,706.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,792.61 : 35,600.12 = 15,726.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,792.61/35,600.12 = 15,726.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,792.61x = 35,600.12 × 15,726.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,792.61x = 559,868,427.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,868,427.03/25,792.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,706.55

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