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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,756.54, 35,544.90 and 15,147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,756.54, 35,544.90 and 15,147.16 is: 20,903.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,756.54 : 35,544.90 = 15,147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,756.54/35,544.90 = 15,147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,756.54x = 35,544.90 × 15,147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,756.54x = 538,404,287.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,404,287.48/25,756.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,903.60

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