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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,839.25, 35,663.72 and 15,765.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,839.25, 35,663.72 and 15,765.53 is: 21,759.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,839.25 : 35,663.72 = 15,765.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,839.25/35,663.72 = 15,765.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,839.25x = 35,663.72 × 15,765.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,839.25x = 562,257,190.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,257,190.43/25,839.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,759.81

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