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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,771.02, 35,569.98 and 15,164.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,771.02, 35,569.98 and 15,164.07 is: 20,929.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,771.02 : 35,569.98 = 15,164.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,771.02/35,569.98 = 15,164.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,771.02x = 35,569.98 × 15,164.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,771.02x = 539,385,666.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,385,666.62/25,771.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,929.93

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