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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,759.46, 35,542.59 and 15,145.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,759.46, 35,542.59 and 15,145.22 is: 20,897.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,759.46 : 35,542.59 = 15,145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,759.46/35,542.59 = 15,145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,759.46x = 35,542.59 × 15,145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,759.46x = 538,300,344.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,300,344.92/25,759.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,897.19

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