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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,701.98, 35,464.97 and 15,095.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,701.98, 35,464.97 and 15,095.03 is: 20,828.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,701.98 : 35,464.97 = 15,095.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,701.98/35,464.97 = 15,095.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,701.98x = 35,464.97 × 15,095.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,701.98x = 535,344,646.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,344,646.51/25,701.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,828.93

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