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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,821.81, 35,640.18 and 15,758.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,821.81, 35,640.18 and 15,758.58 is: 21,750.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,821.81 : 35,640.18 = 15,758.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,821.81/35,640.18 = 15,758.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,821.81x = 35,640.18 × 15,758.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,821.81x = 561,638,410.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,638,410.15/25,821.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,750.54

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