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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,822.50, 35,641.13 and 15,759.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,822.50, 35,641.13 and 15,759.26 is: 21,751.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,822.50 : 35,641.13 = 15,759.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,822.50/35,641.13 = 15,759.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,822.50x = 35,641.13 × 15,759.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,822.50x = 561,677,844.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,677,844.67/25,822.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,751.49

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