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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,881.05, 35,712.28 and 15,123.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,881.05, 35,712.28 and 15,123.34 is: 20,868.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,881.05 : 35,712.28 = 15,123.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,881.05/35,712.28 = 15,123.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,881.05x = 35,712.28 × 15,123.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,881.05x = 540,088,952.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,088,952.62/25,881.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,868.12

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