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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,948.39, 35,806.35 and 15,335.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,948.39, 35,806.35 and 15,335.95 is: 21,162.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,948.39 : 35,806.35 = 15,335.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,948.39/35,806.35 = 15,335.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,948.39x = 35,806.35 × 15,335.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,948.39x = 549,124,393.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,124,393.28/25,948.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,162.18

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