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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,777.66, 35,571.48 and 15,165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,777.66, 35,571.48 and 15,165.24 is: 20,927.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,777.66 : 35,571.48 = 15,165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,777.66/35,571.48 = 15,165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,777.66x = 35,571.48 × 15,165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,777.66x = 539,450,031.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,450,031.36/25,777.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,927.04

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