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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,974.03, 35,841.57 and 15,905.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,974.03, 35,841.57 and 15,905.33 is: 21,947.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,974.03 : 35,841.57 = 15,905.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,974.03/35,841.57 = 15,905.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,974.03x = 35,841.57 × 15,905.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,974.03x = 570,071,819.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,071,819.36/25,974.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,947.76

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