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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,962.73, 35,829.15 and 15,352.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,962.73, 35,829.15 and 15,352.54 is: 21,186.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,962.73 : 35,829.15 = 15,352.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,962.73/35,829.15 = 15,352.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,962.73x = 35,829.15 × 15,352.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,962.73x = 550,068,458.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,068,458.54/25,962.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,186.85

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