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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,945.76, 35,796.84 and 15,338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,945.76, 35,796.84 and 15,338.96 is: 21,162.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,945.76 : 35,796.84 = 15,338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,945.76/35,796.84 = 15,338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,945.76x = 35,796.84 × 15,338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,945.76x = 549,086,296.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,086,296.89/25,945.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,162.85

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