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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,729.02, 35,494.77 and 15,113.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,729.02, 35,494.77 and 15,113.87 is: 20,850.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,729.02 : 35,494.77 = 15,113.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,729.02/35,494.77 = 15,113.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,729.02x = 35,494.77 × 15,113.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,729.02x = 536,463,339.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,463,339.46/25,729.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,850.52

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