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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,946.16, 35,803.71 and 15,333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,946.16, 35,803.71 and 15,333.72 is: 21,159.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,946.16 : 35,803.71 = 15,333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,946.16/35,803.71 = 15,333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,946.16x = 35,803.71 × 15,333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,946.16x = 549,004,064.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,004,064.10/25,946.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,159.36

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