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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,767.72, 35,562.72 and 15,158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,767.72, 35,562.72 and 15,158.32 is: 20,920.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,767.72 : 35,562.72 = 15,158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,767.72/35,562.72 = 15,158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,767.72x = 35,562.72 × 15,158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,767.72x = 539,071,089.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,071,089.83/25,767.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,920.40

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