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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,794.75, 35,595.48 and 15,183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,794.75, 35,595.48 and 15,183.70 is: 20,952.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,794.75 : 35,595.48 = 15,183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,794.75/35,595.48 = 15,183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,794.75x = 35,595.48 × 15,183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,794.75x = 540,471,129.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,471,129.74/25,794.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,952.75

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