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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,840.20, 35,662.78 and 15,230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,840.20, 35,662.78 and 15,230.82 is: 21,020.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,840.20 : 35,662.78 = 15,230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,840.20/35,662.78 = 15,230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,840.20x = 35,662.78 × 15,230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,840.20x = 543,173,382.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,173,382.88/25,840.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,020.48

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