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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,973.53, 35,840.88 and 15,904.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,973.53, 35,840.88 and 15,904.82 is: 21,947.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,973.53 : 35,840.88 = 15,904.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,973.53/35,840.88 = 15,904.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,973.53x = 35,840.88 × 15,904.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,973.53x = 570,042,834.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,042,834.64/25,973.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,947.07

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