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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,957.32, 35,823.90 and 15,892.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,957.32, 35,823.90 and 15,892.53 is: 21,933.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,957.32 : 35,823.90 = 15,892.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,957.32/35,823.90 = 15,892.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,957.32x = 35,823.90 × 15,892.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,957.32x = 569,332,405.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,332,405.47/25,957.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,933.40

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