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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,907.40, 35,749.44 and 15,838.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,907.40, 35,749.44 and 15,838.20 is: 21,855.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,907.40 : 35,749.44 = 15,838.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,907.40/35,749.44 = 15,838.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,907.40x = 35,749.44 × 15,838.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,907.40x = 566,206,780.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,206,780.61/25,907.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,855.02

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