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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,703.20, 35,462.08 and 15,095.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,703.20, 35,462.08 and 15,095.44 is: 20,826.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,703.20 : 35,462.08 = 15,095.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,703.20/35,462.08 = 15,095.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,703.20x = 35,462.08 × 15,095.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,703.20x = 535,315,700.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,315,700.92/25,703.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,826.81

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