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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,704.18, 35,474.55 and 15,095.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,704.18, 35,474.55 and 15,095.34 is: 20,833.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,704.18 : 35,474.55 = 15,095.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,704.18/35,474.55 = 15,095.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,704.18x = 35,474.55 × 15,095.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,704.18x = 535,500,393.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,500,393.60/25,704.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,833.20

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