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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,841.08, 35,660.91 and 15,093.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,841.08, 35,660.91 and 15,093.46 is: 20,829.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,841.08 : 35,660.91 = 15,093.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,841.08/35,660.91 = 15,093.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,841.08x = 35,660.91 × 15,093.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,841.08x = 538,246,518.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,246,518.65/25,841.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,829.10

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