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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,881.38, 35,708.01 and 15,951.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,881.38, 35,708.01 and 15,951.14 is: 22,007.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,881.38 : 35,708.01 = 15,951.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,881.38/35,708.01 = 15,951.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,881.38x = 35,708.01 × 15,951.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,881.38x = 569,583,466.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,583,466.63/25,881.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,007.46

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