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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,841.58, 35,661.60 and 15,093.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,841.58, 35,661.60 and 15,093.96 is: 20,829.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,841.58 : 35,661.60 = 15,093.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,841.58/35,661.60 = 15,093.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,841.58x = 35,661.60 × 15,093.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,841.58x = 538,274,763.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,274,763.94/25,841.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,829.79

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