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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,713.82, 35,484.78 and 15,104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,713.82, 35,484.78 and 15,104.44 is: 20,843.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,713.82 : 35,484.78 = 15,104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,713.82/35,484.78 = 15,104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,713.82x = 35,484.78 × 15,104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,713.82x = 535,977,730.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,977,730.42/25,713.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,843.96

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