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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,848.09, 35,674.29 and 15,782.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,848.09, 35,674.29 and 15,782.40 is: 21,782.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,848.09 : 35,674.29 = 15,782.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,848.09/35,674.29 = 15,782.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,848.09x = 35,674.29 × 15,782.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,848.09x = 563,025,914.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,025,914.50/25,848.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,782.11

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