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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,947.44, 35,807.86 and 15,338.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,947.44, 35,807.86 and 15,338.06 is: 21,166.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,947.44 : 35,807.86 = 15,338.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,947.44/35,807.86 = 15,338.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,947.44x = 35,807.86 × 15,338.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,947.44x = 549,222,849.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,222,849.42/25,947.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,166.75

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