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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,808.40, 35,616.24 and 15,737.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,808.40, 35,616.24 and 15,737.40 is: 21,718.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,808.40 : 35,616.24 = 15,737.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,808.40/35,616.24 = 15,737.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,808.40x = 35,616.24 × 15,737.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,808.40x = 560,507,015.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,507,015.38/25,808.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,718.01

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