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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,691.52, 35,452.98 and 15,083.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,691.52, 35,452.98 and 15,083.76 is: 20,814.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,691.52 : 35,452.98 = 15,083.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,691.52/35,452.98 = 15,083.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,691.52x = 35,452.98 × 15,083.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,691.52x = 534,764,241.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,764,241.60/25,691.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,814.82

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