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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,724.79, 35,501.22 and 15,114.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,724.79, 35,501.22 and 15,114.33 is: 20,858.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,724.79 : 35,501.22 = 15,114.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,724.79/35,501.22 = 15,114.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,724.79x = 35,501.22 × 15,114.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,724.79x = 536,577,154.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,577,154.48/25,724.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,858.37

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