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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,948.08, 35,801.76 and 15,872.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,948.08, 35,801.76 and 15,872.84 is: 21,900.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,948.08 : 35,801.76 = 15,872.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,948.08/35,801.76 = 15,872.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,948.08x = 35,801.76 × 15,872.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,948.08x = 568,275,608.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,275,608.20/25,948.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,900.49

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