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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,698, 35,467.02 and 15,093.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,698, 35,467.02 and 15,093.48 is: 20,831.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,698 : 35,467.02 = 15,093.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,698/35,467.02 = 15,093.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,698x = 35,467.02 × 15,093.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,698x = 535,320,757.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,320,757.03/25,698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,831.22

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