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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,704.69, 35,457.68 and 15,092.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,704.69, 35,457.68 and 15,092.27 is: 20,818.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,704.69 : 35,457.68 = 15,092.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,704.69/35,457.68 = 15,092.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,704.69x = 35,457.68 × 15,092.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,704.69x = 535,136,880.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,136,880.13/25,704.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,818.65

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