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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,954.46, 35,818.48 and 15,879.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,954.46, 35,818.48 and 15,879.74 is: 21,914.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,954.46 : 35,818.48 = 15,879.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,954.46/35,818.48 = 15,879.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,954.46x = 35,818.48 × 15,879.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,954.46x = 568,788,149.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,788,149.60/25,954.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,914.85

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