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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,767.06, 35,557.80 and 15,157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,767.06, 35,557.80 and 15,157.32 is: 20,916.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,767.06 : 35,557.80 = 15,157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,767.06/35,557.80 = 15,157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,767.06x = 35,557.80 × 15,157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,767.06x = 538,960,953.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,960,953.10/25,767.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,916.66

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