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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,843.70, 35,668.96 and 15,232.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,843.70, 35,668.96 and 15,232.70 is: 21,023.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,843.70 : 35,668.96 = 15,232.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,843.70/35,668.96 = 15,232.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,843.70x = 35,668.96 × 15,232.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,843.70x = 543,334,566.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,334,566.99/25,843.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,023.87

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