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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,855.62, 35,684.64 and 15,789.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,855.62, 35,684.64 and 15,789.90 is: 21,792.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,855.62 : 35,684.64 = 15,789.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,855.62/35,684.64 = 15,789.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,855.62x = 35,684.64 × 15,789.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,855.62x = 563,456,897.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,456,897.14/25,855.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,792.43

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