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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,974.67, 35,836.60 and 15,892.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,974.67, 35,836.60 and 15,892.60 is: 21,926.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,974.67 : 35,836.60 = 15,892.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,974.67/35,836.60 = 15,892.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,974.67x = 35,836.60 × 15,892.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,974.67x = 569,536,749.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,536,749.16/25,974.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,926.62

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