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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,796.94, 35,607.14 and 15,192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,796.94, 35,607.14 and 15,192.72 is: 20,970.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,796.94 : 35,607.14 = 15,192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,796.94/35,607.14 = 15,192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,796.94x = 35,607.14 × 15,192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,796.94x = 540,969,308.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,969,308.02/25,796.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,970.29

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