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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,726.52, 35,491.33 and 15,111.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,726.52, 35,491.33 and 15,111.37 is: 20,847.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,726.52 : 35,491.33 = 15,111.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,726.52/35,491.33 = 15,111.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,726.52x = 35,491.33 × 15,111.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,726.52x = 536,322,366.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,322,366.41/25,726.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,847.07

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