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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,801.53, 35,608.17 and 15,193.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,801.53, 35,608.17 and 15,193.23 is: 20,967.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,801.53 : 35,608.17 = 15,193.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,801.53/35,608.17 = 15,193.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,801.53x = 35,608.17 × 15,193.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,801.53x = 541,003,116.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,003,116.69/25,801.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,967.87

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