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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,710.96, 35,466.36 and 15,098.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,710.96, 35,466.36 and 15,098.64 is: 20,827.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,710.96 : 35,466.36 = 15,098.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,710.96/35,466.36 = 15,098.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,710.96x = 35,466.36 × 15,098.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,710.96x = 535,493,801.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,493,801.75/25,710.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,827.45

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