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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,771.45, 35,571.60 and 15,164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,771.45, 35,571.60 and 15,164.50 is: 20,931.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,771.45 : 35,571.60 = 15,164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,771.45/35,571.60 = 15,164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,771.45x = 35,571.60 × 15,164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,771.45x = 539,425,528.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,425,528.20/25,771.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,931.13

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