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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,972.84, 35,845.50 and 15,366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,972.84, 35,845.50 and 15,366.16 is: 21,207.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,972.84 : 35,845.50 = 15,366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,972.84/35,845.50 = 15,366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,972.84x = 35,845.50 × 15,366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,972.84x = 550,807,688.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,807,688.28/25,972.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,207.06

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