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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,794.24, 35,600.52 and 15,184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,794.24, 35,600.52 and 15,184.32 is: 20,956.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,794.24 : 35,600.52 = 15,184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,794.24/35,600.52 = 15,184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,794.24x = 35,600.52 × 15,184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,794.24x = 540,569,687.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,569,687.85/25,794.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,956.99

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