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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,704.86, 35,477.33 and 15,095.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,704.86, 35,477.33 and 15,095.07 is: 20,833.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,704.86 : 35,477.33 = 15,095.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,704.86/35,477.33 = 15,095.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,704.86x = 35,477.33 × 15,095.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,704.86x = 535,532,704.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,532,704.29/25,704.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,833.91

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