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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,852.78, 35,691.03 and 15,645.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,852.78, 35,691.03 and 15,645.71 is: 21,599.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,852.78 : 35,691.03 = 15,645.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,852.78/35,691.03 = 15,645.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,852.78x = 35,691.03 × 15,645.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,852.78x = 558,411,594.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,411,594.21/25,852.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,599.67

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