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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,693.49, 35,457.26 and 15,083.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,693.49, 35,457.26 and 15,083.30 is: 20,815.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,693.49 : 35,457.26 = 15,083.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,693.49/35,457.26 = 15,083.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,693.49x = 35,457.26 × 15,083.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,693.49x = 534,812,237.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,812,237.06/25,693.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,815.09

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