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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,791.60, 35,589.74 and 15,180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,791.60, 35,589.74 and 15,180.60 is: 20,947.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,791.60 : 35,589.74 = 15,180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,791.60/35,589.74 = 15,180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,791.60x = 35,589.74 × 15,180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,791.60x = 540,273,607.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,273,607.04/25,791.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,947.66

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