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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,939.97, 35,796.66 and 15,867.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,939.97, 35,796.66 and 15,867.66 is: 21,897.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,939.97 : 35,796.66 = 15,867.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,939.97/35,796.66 = 15,867.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,939.97x = 35,796.66 × 15,867.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,939.97x = 568,009,230.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,009,230.02/25,939.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,897.07

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