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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,727.88, 35,504.40 and 15,123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,727.88, 35,504.40 and 15,123.60 is: 20,870.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,727.88 : 35,504.40 = 15,123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,727.88/35,504.40 = 15,123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,727.88x = 35,504.40 × 15,123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,727.88x = 536,954,343.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,954,343.84/25,727.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,870.52

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