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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,803.14, 35,614.20 and 15,196.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,803.14, 35,614.20 and 15,196.19 is: 20,974.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,803.14 : 35,614.20 = 15,196.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,803.14/35,614.20 = 15,196.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,803.14x = 35,614.20 × 15,196.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,803.14x = 541,200,149.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,200,149.90/25,803.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,974.20

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