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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,967.53, 35,837.72 and 15,360.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,967.53, 35,837.72 and 15,360.58 is: 21,199.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,967.53 : 35,837.72 = 15,360.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,967.53/35,837.72 = 15,360.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,967.53x = 35,837.72 × 15,360.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,967.53x = 550,488,165.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,488,165.08/25,967.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,199.10

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