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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,773.46, 35,564.05 and 15,159.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,773.46, 35,564.05 and 15,159.22 is: 20,917.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,773.46 : 35,564.05 = 15,159.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,773.46/35,564.05 = 15,159.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,773.46x = 35,564.05 × 15,159.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,773.46x = 539,123,258.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,123,258.04/25,773.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,917.77

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