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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,966.14, 35,835.93 and 15,901.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,966.14, 35,835.93 and 15,901.23 is: 21,945.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,966.14 : 35,835.93 = 15,901.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,966.14/35,835.93 = 15,901.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,966.14x = 35,835.93 × 15,901.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,966.14x = 569,835,365.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,835,365.19/25,966.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,945.32

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