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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,717.09, 35,489.87 and 15,107.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,717.09, 35,489.87 and 15,107.17 is: 20,848.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,717.09 : 35,489.87 = 15,107.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,717.09/35,489.87 = 15,107.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,717.09x = 35,489.87 × 15,107.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,717.09x = 536,151,423.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,151,423.83/25,717.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,848.06

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