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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,967.16, 35,837.34 and 15,901.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,967.16, 35,837.34 and 15,901.68 is: 21,945.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,967.16 : 35,837.34 = 15,901.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,967.16/35,837.34 = 15,901.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,967.16x = 35,837.34 × 15,901.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,967.16x = 569,873,912.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,873,912.73/25,967.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,945.95

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