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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,942.68, 35,801.60 and 15,870.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,942.68, 35,801.60 and 15,870.94 is: 21,902.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,942.68 : 35,801.60 = 15,870.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,942.68/35,801.60 = 15,870.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,942.68x = 35,801.60 × 15,870.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,942.68x = 568,204,876.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,204,876.65/25,942.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,902.32

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