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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,869.08, 35,698.29 and 15,814.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,869.08, 35,698.29 and 15,814.34 is: 21,823.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,869.08 : 35,698.29 = 15,814.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,869.08/35,698.29 = 15,814.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,869.08x = 35,698.29 × 15,814.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,869.08x = 564,544,895.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,544,895.48/25,869.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,823.16

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