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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,852.21, 35,674.83 and 15,097.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,852.21, 35,674.83 and 15,097.63 is: 20,834.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,852.21 : 35,674.83 = 15,097.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,852.21/35,674.83 = 15,097.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,852.21x = 35,674.83 × 15,097.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,852.21x = 538,605,383.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,605,383.65/25,852.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,834.02

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