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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,744.08, 35,511.84 and 15,131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,744.08, 35,511.84 and 15,131.64 is: 20,872.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,744.08 : 35,511.84 = 15,131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,744.08/35,511.84 = 15,131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,744.08x = 35,511.84 × 15,131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,744.08x = 537,352,378.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,352,378.62/25,744.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,872.85

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