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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,715.54, 35,487.72 and 15,105.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,715.54, 35,487.72 and 15,105.35 is: 20,845.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,715.54 : 35,487.72 = 15,105.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,715.54/35,487.72 = 15,105.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,715.54x = 35,487.72 × 15,105.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,715.54x = 536,054,520.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,054,520.02/25,715.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,845.55

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