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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,981.44, 35,849.28 and 15,912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,981.44, 35,849.28 and 15,912 is: 21,955.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,981.44 : 35,849.28 = 15,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,981.44/35,849.28 = 15,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,981.44x = 35,849.28 × 15,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,981.44x = 570,433,743.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,433,743.36/25,981.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,955.43

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