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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,801.76, 35,606.44 and 15,197.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,801.76, 35,606.44 and 15,197.92 is: 20,973.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,801.76 : 35,606.44 = 15,197.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,801.76/35,606.44 = 15,197.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,801.76x = 35,606.44 × 15,197.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,801.76x = 541,143,826.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,143,826.60/25,801.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,973.14

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