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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,932.72, 35,786.28 and 15,322.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,932.72, 35,786.28 and 15,322.14 is: 21,144.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,932.72 : 35,786.28 = 15,322.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,932.72/35,786.28 = 15,322.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,932.72x = 35,786.28 × 15,322.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,932.72x = 548,322,392.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,322,392.24/25,932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,144.04

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