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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,847.33, 35,669.26 and 15,099.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,847.33, 35,669.26 and 15,099.59 is: 20,837.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,847.33 : 35,669.26 = 15,099.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,847.33/35,669.26 = 15,099.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,847.33x = 35,669.26 × 15,099.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,847.33x = 538,591,209.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,591,209.33/25,847.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,837.40

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