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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,932.07, 35,785.96 and 15,321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,932.07, 35,785.96 and 15,321.48 is: 21,143.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,932.07 : 35,785.96 = 15,321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,932.07/35,785.96 = 15,321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,932.07x = 35,785.96 × 15,321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,932.07x = 548,293,870.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,293,870.42/25,932.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,143.47

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