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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,848.54, 35,674.30 and 15,774.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,848.54, 35,674.30 and 15,774.85 is: 21,771.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,848.54 : 35,674.30 = 15,774.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,848.54/35,674.30 = 15,774.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,848.54x = 35,674.30 × 15,774.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,848.54x = 562,756,731.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,756,731.36/25,848.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,771.32

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