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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,932.02, 35,786.91 and 15,860.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,932.02, 35,786.91 and 15,860.28 is: 21,887.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,932.02 : 35,786.91 = 15,860.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,932.02/35,786.91 = 15,860.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,932.02x = 35,786.91 × 15,860.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,932.02x = 567,590,412.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,590,412.93/25,932.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,887.63

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