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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,722.92, 35,509.18 and 15,113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,722.92, 35,509.18 and 15,113.22 is: 20,863.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,722.92 : 35,509.18 = 15,113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,722.92/35,509.18 = 15,113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,722.92x = 35,509.18 × 15,113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,722.92x = 536,658,049.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,658,049.36/25,722.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,863.03

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