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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,714.41, 35,497.43 and 15,104.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,714.41, 35,497.43 and 15,104.71 is: 20,851.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,714.41 : 35,497.43 = 15,104.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,714.41/35,497.43 = 15,104.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,714.41x = 35,497.43 × 15,104.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,714.41x = 536,178,385.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,178,385.90/25,714.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,851.28

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