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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,868.79, 35,694.58 and 15,260.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,868.79, 35,694.58 and 15,260.52 is: 21,056.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,868.79 : 35,694.58 = 15,260.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,868.79/35,694.58 = 15,260.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,868.79x = 35,694.58 × 15,260.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,868.79x = 544,717,851.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,717,851.98/25,868.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,056.95

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