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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,789.68, 35,579.52 and 15,162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,789.68, 35,579.52 and 15,162.48 is: 20,918.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,789.68 : 35,579.52 = 15,162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,789.68/35,579.52 = 15,162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,789.68x = 35,579.52 × 15,162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,789.68x = 539,473,760.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,473,760.41/25,789.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,918.20

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