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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,795.66, 35,597.24 and 15,720.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,795.66, 35,597.24 and 15,720.42 is: 21,693.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,795.66 : 35,597.24 = 15,720.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,795.66/35,597.24 = 15,720.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,795.66x = 35,597.24 × 15,720.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,795.66x = 559,603,602.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,603,602.94/25,795.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,693.71

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