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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,930.49, 35,784.80 and 15,858.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,930.49, 35,784.80 and 15,858.75 is: 21,885.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,930.49 : 35,784.80 = 15,858.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,930.49/35,784.80 = 15,858.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,930.49x = 35,784.80 × 15,858.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,930.49x = 567,502,197
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,502,197/25,930.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,885.52

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