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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,737.42, 35,513.31 and 15,129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,737.42, 35,513.31 and 15,129.12 is: 20,875.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,737.42 : 35,513.31 = 15,129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,737.42/35,513.31 = 15,129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,737.42x = 35,513.31 × 15,129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,737.42x = 537,285,128.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,285,128.59/25,737.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,875.64

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