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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,973.34, 35,846.19 and 15,366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,973.34, 35,846.19 and 15,366.66 is: 21,207.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,973.34 : 35,846.19 = 15,366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,973.34/35,846.19 = 15,366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,973.34x = 35,846.19 × 15,366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,973.34x = 550,836,214.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,836,214.03/25,973.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,207.75

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