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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,761.24, 35,554.95 and 15,151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,761.24, 35,554.95 and 15,151.32 is: 20,911.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,761.24 : 35,554.95 = 15,151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,761.24/35,554.95 = 15,151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,761.24x = 35,554.95 × 15,151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,761.24x = 538,704,425.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,704,425.03/25,761.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,911.43

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