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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,934.54, 35,790.37 and 15,862.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,934.54, 35,790.37 and 15,862.79 is: 21,891.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,934.54 : 35,790.37 = 15,862.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,934.54/35,790.37 = 15,862.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,934.54x = 35,790.37 × 15,862.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,934.54x = 567,735,173.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,735,173.15/25,934.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,891.09

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