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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,798.83, 35,602.77 and 15,043.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,798.83, 35,602.77 and 15,043.41 is: 20,760.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,798.83 : 35,602.77 = 15,043.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,798.83/35,602.77 = 15,043.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,798.83x = 35,602.77 × 15,043.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,798.83x = 535,587,066.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,587,066.25/25,798.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,760.13

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