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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,726.65, 35,491.50 and 15,111.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,726.65, 35,491.50 and 15,111.49 is: 20,847.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,726.65 : 35,491.50 = 15,111.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,726.65/35,491.50 = 15,111.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,726.65x = 35,491.50 × 15,111.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,726.65x = 536,329,447.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,329,447.34/25,726.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,847.24

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