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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,982.56, 35,847.43 and 15,900.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,982.56, 35,847.43 and 15,900.49 is: 21,937.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,982.56 : 35,847.43 = 15,900.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,982.56/35,847.43 = 15,900.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,982.56x = 35,847.43 × 15,900.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,982.56x = 569,991,702.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,991,702.24/25,982.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,937.47

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