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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,836.72, 35,660.04 and 15,230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,836.72, 35,660.04 and 15,230 is: 21,020.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,836.72 : 35,660.04 = 15,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,836.72/35,660.04 = 15,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,836.72x = 35,660.04 × 15,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,836.72x = 543,102,409.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,102,409.20/25,836.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,020.56

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