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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,786.11, 35,582.98 and 15,174.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,786.11, 35,582.98 and 15,174.30 is: 20,939.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,786.11 : 35,582.98 = 15,174.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,786.11/35,582.98 = 15,174.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,786.11x = 35,582.98 × 15,174.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,786.11x = 539,946,813.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,946,813.41/25,786.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,939.44

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