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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,984.02, 35,858.28 and 15,772.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,984.02, 35,858.28 and 15,772.10 is: 21,765.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,984.02 : 35,858.28 = 15,772.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,984.02/35,858.28 = 15,772.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,984.02x = 35,858.28 × 15,772.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,984.02x = 565,560,299.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,560,299.13/25,984.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,765.70

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