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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,810.52, 35,614.21 and 15,202.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,810.52, 35,614.21 and 15,202.26 is: 20,976.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,810.52 : 35,614.21 = 15,202.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,810.52/35,614.21 = 15,202.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,810.52x = 35,614.21 × 15,202.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,810.52x = 541,416,480.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,416,480.11/25,810.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,976.58

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