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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,963.20, 35,836.56 and 15,356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,963.20, 35,836.56 and 15,356.52 is: 21,196.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,963.20 : 35,836.56 = 15,356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,963.20/35,836.56 = 15,356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,963.20x = 35,836.56 × 15,356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,963.20x = 550,324,850.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,324,850.37/25,963.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,196.34

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