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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,852.71, 35,675.82 and 15,797.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,852.71, 35,675.82 and 15,797.97 is: 21,800.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,852.71 : 35,675.82 = 15,797.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,852.71/35,675.82 = 15,797.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,852.71x = 35,675.82 × 15,797.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,852.71x = 563,605,534.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,605,534.09/25,852.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,800.64

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