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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,980.31, 35,844.33 and 15,898.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,980.31, 35,844.33 and 15,898.24 is: 21,934.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,980.31 : 35,844.33 = 15,898.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,980.31/35,844.33 = 15,898.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,980.31x = 35,844.33 × 15,898.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,980.31x = 569,861,760.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,861,760.98/25,980.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,934.37

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