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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,960.02, 35,825.55 and 15,888.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,960.02, 35,825.55 and 15,888.29 is: 21,926.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,960.02 : 35,825.55 = 15,888.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,960.02/35,825.55 = 15,888.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,960.02x = 35,825.55 × 15,888.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,960.02x = 569,206,548.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,206,548.68/25,960.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,926.28

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