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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,865.20, 35,687.68 and 15,789.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,865.20, 35,687.68 and 15,789.97 is: 21,786.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,865.20 : 35,687.68 = 15,789.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,865.20/35,687.68 = 15,789.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,865.20x = 35,687.68 × 15,789.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,865.20x = 563,507,396.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,507,396.57/25,865.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,786.32

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