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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,947.89, 35,805.66 and 15,335.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,947.89, 35,805.66 and 15,335.45 is: 21,161.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,947.89 : 35,805.66 = 15,335.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,947.89/35,805.66 = 15,335.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,947.89x = 35,805.66 × 15,335.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,947.89x = 549,095,908.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,095,908.65/25,947.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,161.49

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