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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,853.78, 35,677.26 and 15,799.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,853.78, 35,677.26 and 15,799.04 is: 21,802.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,853.78 : 35,677.26 = 15,799.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,853.78/35,677.26 = 15,799.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,853.78x = 35,677.26 × 15,799.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,853.78x = 563,666,457.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,666,457.83/25,853.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,802.09

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