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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,732.08, 35,495.28 and 15,119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,732.08, 35,495.28 and 15,119.64 is: 20,856.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,732.08 : 35,495.28 = 15,119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,732.08/35,495.28 = 15,119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,732.08x = 35,495.28 × 15,119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,732.08x = 536,675,855.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,675,855.30/25,732.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,856.30

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