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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,773.21, 35,563.71 and 15,158.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,773.21, 35,563.71 and 15,158.97 is: 20,917.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,773.21 : 35,563.71 = 15,158.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,773.21/35,563.71 = 15,158.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,773.21x = 35,563.71 × 15,158.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,773.21x = 539,109,212.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,109,212.98/25,773.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,917.43

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