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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,797.57, 35,594.28 and 15,035.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,797.57, 35,594.28 and 15,035.91 is: 20,745.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,797.57 : 35,594.28 = 15,035.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,797.57/35,594.28 = 15,035.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,797.57x = 35,594.28 × 15,035.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,797.57x = 535,192,390.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,192,390.59/25,797.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745.85

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