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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,828, 35,637.14 and 15,213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,828, 35,637.14 and 15,213.76 is: 20,991.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,828 : 35,637.14 = 15,213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,828/35,637.14 = 15,213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,828x = 35,637.14 × 15,213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,828x = 542,174,895.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,174,895.05/25,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,991.75

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