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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,762.04, 35,550.93 and 15,152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,762.04, 35,550.93 and 15,152.32 is: 20,909.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,762.04 : 35,550.93 = 15,152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,762.04/35,550.93 = 15,152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,762.04x = 35,550.93 × 15,152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,762.04x = 538,679,067.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,679,067.66/25,762.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,909.80

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