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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,714.72, 35,486.64 and 15,104.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,714.72, 35,486.64 and 15,104.56 is: 20,844.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,714.72 : 35,486.64 = 15,104.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,714.72/35,486.64 = 15,104.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,714.72x = 35,486.64 × 15,104.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,714.72x = 536,010,083.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,010,083.08/25,714.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,844.48

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