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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,843.78, 35,667.72 and 15,770.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,843.78, 35,667.72 and 15,770.08 is: 21,764.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,843.78 : 35,667.72 = 15,770.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,843.78/35,667.72 = 15,770.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,843.78x = 35,667.72 × 15,770.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,843.78x = 562,482,797.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,482,797.82/25,843.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,764.73

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