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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,785.57, 35,577.45 and 15,173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,785.57, 35,577.45 and 15,173.22 is: 20,935.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,785.57 : 35,577.45 = 15,173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,785.57/35,577.45 = 15,173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,785.57x = 35,577.45 × 15,173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,785.57x = 539,824,475.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,824,475.89/25,785.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,935.14

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