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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,792.63, 35,587.35 and 15,180.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,792.63, 35,587.35 and 15,180.21 is: 20,944.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,792.63 : 35,587.35 = 15,180.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,792.63/35,587.35 = 15,180.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,792.63x = 35,587.35 × 15,180.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,792.63x = 540,223,446.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,223,446.34/25,792.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,944.88

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