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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,969.77, 35,830.32 and 15,887.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,969.77, 35,830.32 and 15,887.70 is: 21,920.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,969.77 : 35,830.32 = 15,887.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,969.77/35,830.32 = 15,887.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,969.77x = 35,830.32 × 15,887.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,969.77x = 569,261,315.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,261,315.49/25,969.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,920.15

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