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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,722.63, 35,497.17 and 15,118.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,722.63, 35,497.17 and 15,118.38 is: 20,863.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,722.63 : 35,497.17 = 15,118.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,722.63/35,497.17 = 15,118.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,722.63x = 35,497.17 × 15,118.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,722.63x = 536,659,704.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,659,704.98/25,722.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,863.33

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