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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,700.02, 35,466.33 and 15,089.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,700.02, 35,466.33 and 15,089.86 is: 20,824.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,700.02 : 35,466.33 = 15,089.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,700.02/35,466.33 = 15,089.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,700.02x = 35,466.33 × 15,089.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,700.02x = 535,181,954.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,181,954.41/25,700.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,824.18

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