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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,793.67, 35,601.59 and 15,727.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,793.67, 35,601.59 and 15,727.65 is: 21,708.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,793.67 : 35,601.59 = 15,727.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,793.67/35,601.59 = 15,727.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,793.67x = 35,601.59 × 15,727.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,793.67x = 559,929,268.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,929,268.33/25,793.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,708.01

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