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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,946.57, 35,807.15 and 15,345.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,946.57, 35,807.15 and 15,345.29 is: 21,177.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,946.57 : 35,807.15 = 15,345.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,946.57/35,807.15 = 15,345.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,946.57x = 35,807.15 × 15,345.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,946.57x = 549,471,100.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,471,100.82/25,946.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,177.02

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