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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,933.23, 35,786.97 and 15,862.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,933.23, 35,786.97 and 15,862.14 is: 21,889.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,933.23 : 35,786.97 = 15,862.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,933.23/35,786.97 = 15,862.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,933.23x = 35,786.97 × 15,862.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,933.23x = 567,657,928.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,657,928.32/25,933.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,889.21

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