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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,768.06, 35,559.18 and 15,158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,768.06, 35,559.18 and 15,158.32 is: 20,918.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,768.06 : 35,559.18 = 15,158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,768.06/35,559.18 = 15,158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,768.06x = 35,559.18 × 15,158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,768.06x = 539,017,429.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,017,429.38/25,768.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,918.04

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