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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,725.20, 35,504.88 and 15,117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,725.20, 35,504.88 and 15,117.44 is: 20,864.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,725.20 : 35,504.88 = 15,117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,725.20/35,504.88 = 15,117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,725.20x = 35,504.88 × 15,117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,725.20x = 536,742,893.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,742,893.11/25,725.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,864.48

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