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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,975.44, 35,836.26 and 15,895.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,975.44, 35,836.26 and 15,895.80 is: 21,930.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,975.44 : 35,836.26 = 15,895.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,975.44/35,836.26 = 15,895.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,975.44x = 35,836.26 × 15,895.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,975.44x = 569,646,021.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,646,021.71/25,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,930.18

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