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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,767.70, 35,566.42 and 15,160.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,767.70, 35,566.42 and 15,160.75 is: 20,925.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,767.70 : 35,566.42 = 15,160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,767.70/35,566.42 = 15,160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,767.70x = 35,566.42 × 15,160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,767.70x = 539,213,424.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,213,424.18/25,767.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,925.95

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