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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,681.88, 35,441.93 and 15,074.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,681.88, 35,441.93 and 15,074.93 is: 20,803.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,681.88 : 35,441.93 = 15,074.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,681.88/35,441.93 = 15,074.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,681.88x = 35,441.93 × 15,074.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,681.88x = 534,284,740.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,284,740.11/25,681.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,803.96

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