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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,799.67, 35,609.90 and 15,733.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,799.67, 35,609.90 and 15,733.67 is: 21,716.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,799.67 : 35,609.90 = 15,733.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,799.67/35,609.90 = 15,733.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,799.67x = 35,609.90 × 15,733.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,799.67x = 560,274,158.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,274,158.62/25,799.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,716.33

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