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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,734.92, 35,514.85 and 15,125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,734.92, 35,514.85 and 15,125.12 is: 20,873.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,734.92 : 35,514.85 = 15,125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,734.92/35,514.85 = 15,125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,734.92x = 35,514.85 × 15,125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,734.92x = 537,166,368.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,166,368.03/25,734.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,873.05

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