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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,695, 35,462.88 and 15,090.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,695, 35,462.88 and 15,090.48 is: 20,827.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,695 : 35,462.88 = 15,090.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,695/35,462.88 = 15,090.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,695x = 35,462.88 × 15,090.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,695x = 535,151,881.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,151,881.38/25,695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,827.08

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