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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,718.41, 35,498.28 and 15,115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,718.41, 35,498.28 and 15,115.11 is: 20,862.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,718.41 : 35,498.28 = 15,115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,718.41/35,498.28 = 15,115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,718.41x = 35,498.28 × 15,115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,718.41x = 536,560,407.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,560,407.01/25,718.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,862.89

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