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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,842.58, 35,662.98 and 15,094.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,842.58, 35,662.98 and 15,094.96 is: 20,831.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,842.58 : 35,662.98 = 15,094.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,842.58/35,662.98 = 15,094.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,842.58x = 35,662.98 × 15,094.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,842.58x = 538,331,256.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,331,256.58/25,842.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,831.17

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