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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,968.03, 35,838.41 and 15,361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,968.03, 35,838.41 and 15,361.08 is: 21,199.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,968.03 : 35,838.41 = 15,361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,968.03/35,838.41 = 15,361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,968.03x = 35,838.41 × 15,361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,968.03x = 550,516,606.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,516,606.28/25,968.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,199.78

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