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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,874.52, 35,685.18 and 15,921.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,874.52, 35,685.18 and 15,921.24 is: 21,957.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,874.52 : 35,685.18 = 15,921.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,874.52/35,685.18 = 15,921.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,874.52x = 35,685.18 × 15,921.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,874.52x = 568,152,315.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,152,315.22/25,874.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,957.98

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