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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,835.73, 35,657.19 and 15,770.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,835.73, 35,657.19 and 15,770.02 is: 21,764.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,835.73 : 35,657.19 = 15,770.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,835.73/35,657.19 = 15,770.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,835.73x = 35,657.19 × 15,770.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,835.73x = 562,314,510.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,314,510.30/25,835.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,764.99

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