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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,713.32, 35,484.62 and 15,103.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,713.32, 35,484.62 and 15,103.13 is: 20,842.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,713.32 : 35,484.62 = 15,103.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,713.32/35,484.62 = 15,103.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,713.32x = 35,484.62 × 15,103.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,713.32x = 535,928,575.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,928,575.92/25,713.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,842.45

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