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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,836.76, 35,652.56 and 15,631.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,836.76, 35,652.56 and 15,631.60 is: 21,570.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,836.76 : 35,652.56 = 15,631.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,836.76/35,652.56 = 15,631.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,836.76x = 35,652.56 × 15,631.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,836.76x = 557,306,456.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,306,456.46/25,836.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,570.29

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