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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,794.19, 35,598.09 and 15,185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,794.19, 35,598.09 and 15,185.94 is: 20,957.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,794.19 : 35,598.09 = 15,185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,794.19/35,598.09 = 15,185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,794.19x = 35,598.09 × 15,185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,794.19x = 540,590,458.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,590,458.85/25,794.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,957.84

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