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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,995.52, 35,877.36 and 15,924.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,995.52, 35,877.36 and 15,924.52 is: 21,978.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,995.52 : 35,877.36 = 15,924.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,995.52/35,877.36 = 15,924.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,995.52x = 35,877.36 × 15,924.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,995.52x = 571,329,736.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,329,736.87/25,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,978.01

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