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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,798.14, 35,607.30 and 15,191.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,798.14, 35,607.30 and 15,191.19 is: 20,967.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,798.14 : 35,607.30 = 15,191.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,798.14/35,607.30 = 15,191.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,798.14x = 35,607.30 × 15,191.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,798.14x = 540,917,259.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,917,259.69/25,798.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,967.30

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