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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,798.92, 35,608.86 and 15,732.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,798.92, 35,608.86 and 15,732.92 is: 21,715.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,798.92 : 35,608.86 = 15,732.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,798.92/35,608.86 = 15,732.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,798.92x = 35,608.86 × 15,732.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,798.92x = 560,231,167.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,231,167.63/25,798.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,715.30

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