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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,707.63, 35,472.56 and 15,096.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,707.63, 35,472.56 and 15,096.27 is: 20,830.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,707.63 : 35,472.56 = 15,096.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,707.63/35,472.56 = 15,096.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,707.63x = 35,472.56 × 15,096.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,707.63x = 535,503,267.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,503,267.87/25,707.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,830.52

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