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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,960.02, 35,824.92 and 15,747.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,960.02, 35,824.92 and 15,747.66 is: 21,731.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,960.02 : 35,824.92 = 15,747.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,960.02/35,824.92 = 15,747.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,960.02x = 35,824.92 × 15,747.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,960.02x = 564,158,659.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,158,659.69/25,960.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,731.83

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