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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,937.54, 35,794.52 and 15,865.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,937.54, 35,794.52 and 15,865.80 is: 21,895.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,937.54 : 35,794.52 = 15,865.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,937.54/35,794.52 = 15,865.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,937.54x = 35,794.52 × 15,865.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,937.54x = 567,908,695.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,908,695.42/25,937.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,895.24

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