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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,976, 35,866.10 and 15,918.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,976, 35,866.10 and 15,918.19 is: 21,978.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,976 : 35,866.10 = 15,918.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,976/35,866.10 = 15,918.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,976x = 35,866.10 × 15,918.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,976x = 570,923,135.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,923,135.44/25,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,978.87

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