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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,964.16, 35,828.52 and 15,888.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,964.16, 35,828.52 and 15,888.42 is: 21,924.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,964.16 : 35,828.52 = 15,888.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,964.16/35,828.52 = 15,888.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,964.16x = 35,828.52 × 15,888.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,964.16x = 569,258,573.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,258,573.74/25,964.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,924.78

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