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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,963.83, 35,847.41 and 15,356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,963.83, 35,847.41 and 15,356.88 is: 21,202.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,963.83 : 35,847.41 = 15,356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,963.83/35,847.41 = 15,356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,963.83x = 35,847.41 × 15,356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,963.83x = 550,504,296.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,504,296.90/25,963.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,202.74

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