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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,727.08, 35,488.50 and 15,114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,727.08, 35,488.50 and 15,114.52 is: 20,849.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,727.08 : 35,488.50 = 15,114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,727.08/35,488.50 = 15,114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,727.08x = 35,488.50 × 15,114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,727.08x = 536,391,643.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,391,643.02/25,727.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,849.30

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