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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,932.29, 35,787.26 and 15,860.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,932.29, 35,787.26 and 15,860.54 is: 21,887.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,932.29 : 35,787.26 = 15,860.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,932.29/35,787.26 = 15,860.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,932.29x = 35,787.26 × 15,860.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,932.29x = 567,605,397.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,605,397.84/25,932.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,887.98

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