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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,926.33, 35,771.97 and 15,851.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,926.33, 35,771.97 and 15,851.10 is: 21,870.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,926.33 : 35,771.97 = 15,851.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,926.33/35,771.97 = 15,851.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,926.33x = 35,771.97 × 15,851.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,926.33x = 567,025,073.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,025,073.67/25,926.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,870.63

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