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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,785.61, 35,582.29 and 15,173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,785.61, 35,582.29 and 15,173.80 is: 20,938.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,785.61 : 35,582.29 = 15,173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,785.61/35,582.29 = 15,173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,785.61x = 35,582.29 × 15,173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,785.61x = 539,918,552.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,918,552.00/25,785.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,938.75

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