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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,786.24, 35,597.12 and 15,172.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,786.24, 35,597.12 and 15,172.48 is: 20,945.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,786.24 : 35,597.12 = 15,172.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,786.24/35,597.12 = 15,172.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,786.24x = 35,597.12 × 15,172.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,786.24x = 540,096,591.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,096,591.26/25,786.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,945.15

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