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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,948.35, 35,792.08 and 15,871.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,948.35, 35,792.08 and 15,871.14 is: 21,891.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,948.35 : 35,792.08 = 15,871.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,948.35/35,792.08 = 15,871.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,948.35x = 35,792.08 × 15,871.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,948.35x = 568,061,072.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,061,072.89/25,948.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,891.99

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