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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,856.16, 35,683.65 and 15,247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,856.16, 35,683.65 and 15,247.86 is: 21,043.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,856.16 : 35,683.65 = 15,247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,856.16/35,683.65 = 15,247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,856.16x = 35,683.65 × 15,247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,856.16x = 544,099,299.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,099,299.49/25,856.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,043.31

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