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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,770.45, 35,570.22 and 15,163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,770.45, 35,570.22 and 15,163.50 is: 20,929.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,770.45 : 35,570.22 = 15,163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,770.45/35,570.22 = 15,163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,770.45x = 35,570.22 × 15,163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,770.45x = 539,369,030.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,369,030.97/25,770.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,929.75

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