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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,709.88, 35,475.66 and 15,098.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,709.88, 35,475.66 and 15,098.52 is: 20,833.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,709.88 : 35,475.66 = 15,098.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,709.88/35,475.66 = 15,098.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,709.88x = 35,475.66 × 15,098.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,709.88x = 535,629,962.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,629,962.02/25,709.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,833.62

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