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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,932.24, 35,787.22 and 15,860.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,932.24, 35,787.22 and 15,860.50 is: 21,887.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,932.24 : 35,787.22 = 15,860.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,932.24/35,787.22 = 15,860.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,932.24x = 35,787.22 × 15,860.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,932.24x = 567,603,202.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,603,202.81/25,932.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,887.94

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