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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,704.36, 35,472.26 and 15,094.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,704.36, 35,472.26 and 15,094.17 is: 20,830.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,704.36 : 35,472.26 = 15,094.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,704.36/35,472.26 = 15,094.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,704.36x = 35,472.26 × 15,094.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,704.36x = 535,424,360.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,424,360.46/25,704.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,830.10

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