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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,846.20, 35,668.08 and 15,235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,846.20, 35,668.08 and 15,235.20 is: 21,024.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,846.20 : 35,668.08 = 15,235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,846.20/35,668.08 = 15,235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,846.20x = 35,668.08 × 15,235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,846.20x = 543,410,332.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,410,332.42/25,846.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,024.77

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