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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,834.88, 35,644.28 and 15,220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,834.88, 35,644.28 and 15,220.64 is: 20,999.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,834.88 : 35,644.28 = 15,220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,834.88/35,644.28 = 15,220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,834.88x = 35,644.28 × 15,220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,834.88x = 542,528,753.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,528,753.94/25,834.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,999.86

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