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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,805.46, 35,614.82 and 15,196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,805.46, 35,614.82 and 15,196.08 is: 20,972.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,805.46 : 35,614.82 = 15,196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,805.46/35,614.82 = 15,196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,805.46x = 35,614.82 × 15,196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,805.46x = 541,205,653.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,205,653.91/25,805.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,972.52

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