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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,776.78, 35,570.27 and 15,164.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,776.78, 35,570.27 and 15,164.37 is: 20,925.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,776.78 : 35,570.27 = 15,164.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,776.78/35,570.27 = 15,164.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,776.78x = 35,570.27 × 15,164.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,776.78x = 539,400,659.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,400,659.46/25,776.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,925.84

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