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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,823.79, 35,641.87 and 15,069.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,823.79, 35,641.87 and 15,069.94 is: 20,799.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,823.79 : 35,641.87 = 15,069.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,823.79/35,641.87 = 15,069.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,823.79x = 35,641.87 × 15,069.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,823.79x = 537,120,715.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,120,715.61/25,823.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,799.45

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