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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,989.66, 35,861.74 and 15,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,989.66, 35,861.74 and 15,233.70 is: 21,020.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,989.66 : 35,861.74 = 15,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,989.66/35,861.74 = 15,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,989.66x = 35,861.74 × 15,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,989.66x = 546,307,085.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,307,085.04/25,989.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,020.17

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