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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,793.48, 35,601.33 and 15,727.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,793.48, 35,601.33 and 15,727.47 is: 21,707.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,793.48 : 35,601.33 = 15,727.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,793.48/35,601.33 = 15,727.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,793.48x = 35,601.33 × 15,727.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,793.48x = 559,918,775.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,918,775.01/25,793.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,707.76

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