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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,968.77, 35,825.17 and 15,893.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,968.77, 35,825.17 and 15,893.18 is: 21,925.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,968.77 : 35,825.17 = 15,893.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,968.77/35,825.17 = 15,893.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,968.77x = 35,825.17 × 15,893.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,968.77x = 569,375,875.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,375,875.34/25,968.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,925.41

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