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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,702.94, 35,473.20 and 15,093.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,702.94, 35,473.20 and 15,093.56 is: 20,830.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,702.94 : 35,473.20 = 15,093.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,702.94/35,473.20 = 15,093.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,702.94x = 35,473.20 × 15,093.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,702.94x = 535,416,872.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,416,872.59/25,702.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,830.96

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