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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,795.87, 35,587.35 and 15,722.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,795.87, 35,587.35 and 15,722.91 is: 21,690.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,795.87 : 35,587.35 = 15,722.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,795.87/35,587.35 = 15,722.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,795.87x = 35,587.35 × 15,722.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,795.87x = 559,536,701.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,536,701.19/25,795.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,690.94

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