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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,881.12, 35,712.90 and 15,270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,881.12, 35,712.90 and 15,270.66 is: 21,071.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,881.12 : 35,712.90 = 15,270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,881.12/35,712.90 = 15,270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,881.12x = 35,712.90 × 15,270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,881.12x = 545,359,553.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,359,553.51/25,881.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,071.71

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