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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,879.96, 35,718.18 and 15,814.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,879.96, 35,718.18 and 15,814.20 is: 21,825.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,879.96 : 35,718.18 = 15,814.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,879.96/35,718.18 = 15,814.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,879.96x = 35,718.18 × 15,814.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,879.96x = 564,854,442.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,854,442.16/25,879.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,825.94

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