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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,893.62, 35,732.16 and 15,286.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,893.62, 35,732.16 and 15,286.67 is: 21,094.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,893.62 : 35,732.16 = 15,286.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,893.62/35,732.16 = 15,286.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,893.62x = 35,732.16 × 15,286.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,893.62x = 546,225,559.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,225,559.65/25,893.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,094.99

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