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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,704.11, 35,476.29 and 15,094.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,704.11, 35,476.29 and 15,094.32 is: 20,832.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,704.11 : 35,476.29 = 15,094.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,704.11/35,476.29 = 15,094.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,704.11x = 35,476.29 × 15,094.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,704.11x = 535,490,473.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,490,473.67/25,704.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,832.88

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