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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,854.41, 35,682.39 and 15,780.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,854.41, 35,682.39 and 15,780.69 is: 21,779.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,854.41 : 35,682.39 = 15,780.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,854.41/35,682.39 = 15,780.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,854.41x = 35,682.39 × 15,780.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,854.41x = 563,092,809.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,092,809.68/25,854.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,779.37

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