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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,775.46, 35,566.81 and 15,161.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,775.46, 35,566.81 and 15,161.22 is: 20,920.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,775.46 : 35,566.81 = 15,161.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,775.46/35,566.81 = 15,161.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,775.46x = 35,566.81 × 15,161.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,775.46x = 539,236,231.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,236,231.11/25,775.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,920.53

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