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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,995.74, 35,871.62 and 15,792.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,995.74, 35,871.62 and 15,792.35 is: 21,791.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,995.74 : 35,871.62 = 15,792.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,995.74/35,871.62 = 15,792.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,995.74x = 35,871.62 × 15,792.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,995.74x = 566,496,919.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,496,919.79/25,995.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,791.92

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