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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,954, 35,816.92 and 15,344.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,954, 35,816.92 and 15,344.62 is: 21,175.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,954 : 35,816.92 = 15,344.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,954/35,816.92 = 15,344.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,954x = 35,816.92 × 15,344.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,954x = 549,597,026.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,597,026.97/25,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,175.81

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