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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,795, 35,596.36 and 15,719.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,795, 35,596.36 and 15,719.77 is: 21,692.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,795 : 35,596.36 = 15,719.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,795/35,596.36 = 15,719.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,795x = 35,596.36 × 15,719.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,795x = 559,566,592.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,566,592.04/25,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,692.83

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