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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,794.48, 35,602.71 and 15,728.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,794.48, 35,602.71 and 15,728.47 is: 21,709.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,794.48 : 35,602.71 = 15,728.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,794.48/35,602.71 = 15,728.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,794.48x = 35,602.71 × 15,728.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,794.48x = 559,976,156.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,976,156.15/25,794.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,709.15

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