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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,847.54, 35,672.92 and 15,773.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,847.54, 35,672.92 and 15,773.85 is: 21,769.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,847.54 : 35,672.92 = 15,773.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,847.54/35,672.92 = 15,773.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,847.54x = 35,672.92 × 15,773.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,847.54x = 562,699,249.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,699,249.71/25,847.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,769.94

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