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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,866.96, 35,699.69 and 15,793.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,866.96, 35,699.69 and 15,793.23 is: 21,796.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,866.96 : 35,699.69 = 15,793.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,866.96/35,699.69 = 15,793.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,866.96x = 35,699.69 × 15,793.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,866.96x = 563,813,415.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,813,415.10/25,866.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,796.66

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