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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,793.17, 35,600.90 and 15,727.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,793.17, 35,600.90 and 15,727.15 is: 21,707.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,793.17 : 35,600.90 = 15,727.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,793.17/35,600.90 = 15,727.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,793.17x = 35,600.90 × 15,727.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,793.17x = 559,900,660.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,900,660.30/25,793.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,707.32

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