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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,801.14, 35,611.44 and 15,194.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,801.14, 35,611.44 and 15,194.19 is: 20,971.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,801.14 : 35,611.44 = 15,194.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,801.14/35,611.44 = 15,194.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,801.14x = 35,611.44 × 15,194.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,801.14x = 541,086,985.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,086,985.53/25,801.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,971.44

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