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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,973.09, 35,848.83 and 15,907.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,973.09, 35,848.83 and 15,907.08 is: 21,955.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,973.09 : 35,848.83 = 15,907.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,973.09/35,848.83 = 15,907.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,973.09x = 35,848.83 × 15,907.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,973.09x = 570,250,206.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,250,206.72/25,973.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,955.42

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