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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,823.43, 35,641.35 and 15,069.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,823.43, 35,641.35 and 15,069.54 is: 20,798.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,823.43 : 35,641.35 = 15,069.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,823.43/35,641.35 = 15,069.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,823.43x = 35,641.35 × 15,069.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,823.43x = 537,098,749.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,098,749.48/25,823.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,798.89

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