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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,769.45, 35,568.84 and 15,162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,769.45, 35,568.84 and 15,162.50 is: 20,928.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,769.45 : 35,568.84 = 15,162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,769.45/35,568.84 = 15,162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,769.45x = 35,568.84 × 15,162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,769.45x = 539,312,358.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,312,358.66/25,769.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,928.37

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