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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,832.12, 35,631.36 and 15,214.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,832.12, 35,631.36 and 15,214.28 is: 20,985.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,832.12 : 35,631.36 = 15,214.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,832.12/35,631.36 = 15,214.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,832.12x = 35,631.36 × 15,214.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,832.12x = 542,105,487.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,105,487.82/25,832.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,985.71

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