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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,946.64, 35,800.56 and 15,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,946.64, 35,800.56 and 15,336 is: 21,160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,946.64 : 35,800.56 = 15,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,946.64/35,800.56 = 15,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,946.64x = 35,800.56 × 15,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,946.64x = 549,037,388.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,037,388.16/25,946.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,160.25

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