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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,958.52, 35,823.48 and 15,886.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,958.52, 35,823.48 and 15,886.79 is: 21,924.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,958.52 : 35,823.48 = 15,886.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,958.52/35,823.48 = 15,886.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,958.52x = 35,823.48 × 15,886.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,958.52x = 569,119,924.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,119,924.71/25,958.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,924.21

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