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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,792.36, 35,592.78 and 15,182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,792.36, 35,592.78 and 15,182.44 is: 20,951.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,792.36 : 35,592.78 = 15,182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,792.36/35,592.78 = 15,182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,792.36x = 35,592.78 × 15,182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,792.36x = 540,385,246.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,385,246.78/25,792.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,951.37

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