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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,843.68, 35,669.84 and 15,769.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,843.68, 35,669.84 and 15,769.97 is: 21,765.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,843.68 : 35,669.84 = 15,769.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,843.68/35,669.84 = 15,769.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,843.68x = 35,669.84 × 15,769.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,843.68x = 562,512,306.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,512,306.70/25,843.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,765.95

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