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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,862.70, 35,693.82 and 15,253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,862.70, 35,693.82 and 15,253.32 is: 21,051.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,862.70 : 35,693.82 = 15,253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,862.70/35,693.82 = 15,253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,862.70x = 35,693.82 × 15,253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,862.70x = 544,449,258.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,449,258.48/25,862.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,051.52

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