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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,827.88, 35,644.91 and 15,071.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,827.88, 35,644.91 and 15,071.88 is: 20,800.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,827.88 : 35,644.91 = 15,071.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,827.88/35,644.91 = 15,071.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,827.88x = 35,644.91 × 15,071.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,827.88x = 537,235,896.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,235,896.51/25,827.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,800.62

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