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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,797.24, 35,606.52 and 15,731.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,797.24, 35,606.52 and 15,731.24 is: 21,712.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,797.24 : 35,606.52 = 15,731.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,797.24/35,606.52 = 15,731.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,797.24x = 35,606.52 × 15,731.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,797.24x = 560,134,533.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,134,533.65/25,797.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,712.96

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