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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,967.58, 35,842.60 and 15,360.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,967.58, 35,842.60 and 15,360.90 is: 21,202.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,967.58 : 35,842.60 = 15,360.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,967.58/35,842.60 = 15,360.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,967.58x = 35,842.60 × 15,360.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,967.58x = 550,574,594.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,574,594.34/25,967.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,202.38

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