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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,856.46, 35,680.98 and 15,801.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,856.46, 35,680.98 and 15,801.72 is: 21,805.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,856.46 : 35,680.98 = 15,801.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,856.46/35,680.98 = 15,801.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,856.46x = 35,680.98 × 15,801.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,856.46x = 563,820,855.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,820,855.29/25,856.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,805.80

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