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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,699.52, 35,465.64 and 15,089.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,699.52, 35,465.64 and 15,089.36 is: 20,823.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,699.52 : 35,465.64 = 15,089.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,699.52/35,465.64 = 15,089.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,699.52x = 35,465.64 × 15,089.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,699.52x = 535,153,809.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,153,809.59/25,699.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,823.49

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