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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,829.56, 35,638.98 and 15,220.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,829.56, 35,638.98 and 15,220.18 is: 21,000.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,829.56 : 35,638.98 = 15,220.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,829.56/35,638.98 = 15,220.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,829.56x = 35,638.98 × 15,220.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,829.56x = 542,431,690.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,431,690.62/25,829.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,000.42

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