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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,707.61, 35,476.77 and 15,097.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,707.61, 35,476.77 and 15,097.42 is: 20,834.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,707.61 : 35,476.77 = 15,097.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,707.61/35,476.77 = 15,097.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,707.61x = 35,476.77 × 15,097.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,707.61x = 535,607,696.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,607,696.93/25,707.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,834.60

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