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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,774.75, 35,568.55 and 15,165.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,774.75, 35,568.55 and 15,165.07 is: 20,927.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,774.75 : 35,568.55 = 15,165.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,774.75/35,568.55 = 15,165.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,774.75x = 35,568.55 × 15,165.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,774.75x = 539,399,550.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,399,550.55/25,774.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,927.44

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