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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,806.56, 35,611.26 and 15,193.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,806.56, 35,611.26 and 15,193.94 is: 20,966.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,806.56 : 35,611.26 = 15,193.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,806.56/35,611.26 = 15,193.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,806.56x = 35,611.26 × 15,193.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,806.56x = 541,075,347.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,075,347.76/25,806.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,966.58

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