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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,949.46, 35,811.58 and 15,874.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,949.46, 35,811.58 and 15,874.74 is: 21,907.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,949.46 : 35,811.58 = 15,874.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,949.46/35,811.58 = 15,874.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,949.46x = 35,811.58 × 15,874.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,949.46x = 568,499,521.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,499,521.49/25,949.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,907.95

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