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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,941.60, 35,797.94 and 15,332.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,941.60, 35,797.94 and 15,332.22 is: 21,157.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,941.60 : 35,797.94 = 15,332.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,941.60/35,797.94 = 15,332.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,941.60x = 35,797.94 × 15,332.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,941.60x = 548,861,891.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,861,891.63/25,941.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,157.60

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