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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,804.08, 35,608.88 and 15,200.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,804.08, 35,608.88 and 15,200.96 is: 20,976.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,804.08 : 35,608.88 = 15,200.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,804.08/35,608.88 = 15,200.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,804.08x = 35,608.88 × 15,200.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,804.08x = 541,289,160.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,289,160.52/25,804.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,976.88

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